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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,299.07, 373,001.72 and 149,432.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,299.07, 373,001.72 and 149,432.67 is: 206,211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,299.07 : 373,001.72 = 149,432.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,299.07/373,001.72 = 149,432.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,299.07x = 373,001.72 × 149,432.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,299.07x = 55,738,642,187.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,738,642,187.03/270,299.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,211.00

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