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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,297.94, 373,018.94 and 149,447.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,297.94, 373,018.94 and 149,447.02 is: 206,241.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,297.94 : 373,018.94 = 149,447.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,297.94/373,018.94 = 149,447.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,297.94x = 373,018.94 × 149,447.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,297.94x = 55,746,568,239.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,746,568,239.32/270,297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,241.19

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