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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,295.10, 373,015.03 and 149,444.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,295.10, 373,015.03 and 149,444.19 is: 206,237.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,295.10 : 373,015.03 = 149,444.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,295.10/373,015.03 = 149,444.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,295.10x = 373,015.03 × 149,444.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,295.10x = 55,744,928,642.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,744,928,642.57/270,295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,237.29

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