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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,317.85, 373,019.00 and 149,460.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,317.85, 373,019.00 and 149,460.63 is: 206,244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,317.85 : 373,019.00 = 149,460.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,317.85/373,019.00 = 149,460.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,317.85x = 373,019.00 × 149,460.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,317.85x = 55,751,653,994.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,751,653,994.67/270,317.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,244.81

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