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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,312.40, 373,016.04 and 149,446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,312.40, 373,016.04 and 149,446.64 is: 206,228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,312.40 : 373,016.04 = 149,446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,312.40/373,016.04 = 149,446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,312.40x = 373,016.04 × 149,446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,312.40x = 55,745,993,844.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,745,993,844.11/270,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,228.03

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