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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,315.64, 373,020.53 and 149,449.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,315.64, 373,020.53 and 149,449.87 is: 206,232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,315.64 : 373,020.53 = 149,449.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,315.64/373,020.53 = 149,449.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,315.64x = 373,020.53 × 149,449.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,315.64x = 55,747,869,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,747,869,434.86/270,315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,232.50

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