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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,309.03, 373,053.65 and 149,459.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,309.03, 373,053.65 and 149,459.46 is: 206,269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,309.03 : 373,053.65 = 149,459.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,309.03/373,053.65 = 149,459.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,309.03x = 373,053.65 × 149,459.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,309.03x = 55,756,396,332.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,756,396,332.73/270,309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,269.09

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