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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,304.76, 373,013.98 and 149,442.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,304.76, 373,013.98 and 149,442.98 is: 206,227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,304.76 : 373,013.98 = 149,442.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,304.76/373,013.98 = 149,442.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,304.76x = 373,013.98 × 149,442.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,304.76x = 55,744,318,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,744,318,514.18/270,304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,227.66

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