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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,296.18, 373,016.52 and 149,445.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,296.18, 373,016.52 and 149,445.27 is: 206,238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,296.18 : 373,016.52 = 149,445.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,296.18/373,016.52 = 149,445.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,296.18x = 373,016.52 × 149,445.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,296.18x = 55,745,554,125.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,745,554,125.55/270,296.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,238.78

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