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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,308.76, 373,020.18 and 149,455.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,308.76, 373,020.18 and 149,455.14 is: 206,244.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,308.76 : 373,020.18 = 149,455.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,308.76/373,020.18 = 149,455.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,308.76x = 373,020.18 × 149,455.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,308.76x = 55,749,783,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,749,783,224.73/270,308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,244.83

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