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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,293.60, 373,012.96 and 149,442.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,293.60, 373,012.96 and 149,442.69 is: 206,235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,293.60 : 373,012.96 = 149,442.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,293.60/373,012.96 = 149,442.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,293.60x = 373,012.96 × 149,442.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,293.60x = 55,744,061,732.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,744,061,732.86/270,293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,235.22

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