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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,316.77, 373,022.07 and 149,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,316.77, 373,022.07 and 149,451 is: 206,234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,316.77 : 373,022.07 = 149,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,316.77/373,022.07 = 149,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,316.77x = 373,022.07 × 149,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,316.77x = 55,748,521,383.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,748,521,383.57/270,316.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,234.05

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