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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,297.44, 373,018.25 and 149,446.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,297.44, 373,018.25 and 149,446.52 is: 206,240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,297.44 : 373,018.25 = 149,446.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,297.44/373,018.25 = 149,446.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,297.44x = 373,018.25 × 149,446.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,297.44x = 55,746,278,611.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,746,278,611.76/270,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,240.50

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