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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,303.32, 373,007.58 and 149,436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,303.32, 373,007.58 and 149,436.92 is: 206,216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,303.32 : 373,007.58 = 149,436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,303.32/373,007.58 = 149,436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,303.32x = 373,007.58 × 149,436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,303.32x = 55,741,103,891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,741,103,891.85/270,303.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,216.87

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