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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,317.64, 373,023.28 and 149,451.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,317.64, 373,023.28 and 149,451.87 is: 206,235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,317.64 : 373,023.28 = 149,451.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,317.64/373,023.28 = 149,451.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,317.64x = 373,023.28 × 149,451.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,317.64x = 55,749,026,749.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,749,026,749.53/270,317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,235.25

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