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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,317.28, 373,022.76 and 149,451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,317.28, 373,022.76 and 149,451.50 is: 206,234.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,317.28 : 373,022.76 = 149,451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,317.28/373,022.76 = 149,451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,317.28x = 373,022.76 × 149,451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,317.28x = 55,748,811,016.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,748,811,016.14/270,317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,234.73

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