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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,297.68, 373,018.59 and 149,446.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,297.68, 373,018.59 and 149,446.77 is: 206,240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,297.68 : 373,018.59 = 149,446.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,297.68/373,018.59 = 149,446.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,297.68x = 373,018.59 × 149,446.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,297.68x = 55,746,423,425.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,746,423,425.45/270,297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,240.85

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