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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,307.53, 373,051.58 and 149,457.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,307.53, 373,051.58 and 149,457.96 is: 206,267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,307.53 : 373,051.58 = 149,457.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,307.53/373,051.58 = 149,457.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,307.53x = 373,051.58 × 149,457.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,307.53x = 55,755,527,374.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,755,527,374.29/270,307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,267.02

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