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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,306.27, 373,007.59 and 149,440.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,306.27, 373,007.59 and 149,440.50 is: 206,219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,306.27 : 373,007.59 = 149,440.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,306.27/373,007.59 = 149,440.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,306.27x = 373,007.59 × 149,440.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,306.27x = 55,742,440,379.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,742,440,379.79/270,306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,219.56

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