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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,300.57, 373,003.79 and 149,434.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,300.57, 373,003.79 and 149,434.17 is: 206,213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,300.57 : 373,003.79 = 149,434.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,300.57/373,003.79 = 149,434.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,300.57x = 373,003.79 × 149,434.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,300.57x = 55,739,511,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,739,511,018.33/270,300.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,213.07

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