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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,306.73, 373,016.72 and 149,444.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,306.73, 373,016.72 and 149,444.91 is: 206,230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,306.73 : 373,016.72 = 149,444.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,306.73/373,016.72 = 149,444.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,306.73x = 373,016.72 × 149,444.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,306.73x = 55,745,450,522.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,745,450,522.51/270,306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,230.35

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