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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,311.34, 373,001.04 and 149,433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,311.34, 373,001.04 and 149,433.18 is: 206,201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,311.34 : 373,001.04 = 149,433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,311.34/373,001.04 = 149,433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,311.34x = 373,001.04 × 149,433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,311.34x = 55,738,731,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,738,731,550.51/270,311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,201.97

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