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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,315.60, 373,015.89 and 149,458.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,315.60, 373,015.89 and 149,458.38 is: 206,241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,315.60 : 373,015.89 = 149,458.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,315.60/373,015.89 = 149,458.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,315.60x = 373,015.89 × 149,458.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,315.60x = 55,750,350,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,750,350,633.66/270,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,241.71

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