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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,314.52, 373,018.97 and 149,448.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,314.52, 373,018.97 and 149,448.75 is: 206,230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,314.52 : 373,018.97 = 149,448.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,314.52/373,018.97 = 149,448.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,314.52x = 373,018.97 × 149,448.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,314.52x = 55,747,217,767.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,747,217,767.59/270,314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,230.94

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