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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,306.90, 373,008.45 and 149,441.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,306.90, 373,008.45 and 149,441.13 is: 206,220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,306.90 : 373,008.45 = 149,441.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,306.90/373,008.45 = 149,441.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,306.90x = 373,008.45 × 149,441.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,306.90x = 55,742,804,267.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,742,804,267.55/270,306.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,220.43

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