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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,321.29, 373,028.28 and 149,455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,321.29, 373,028.28 and 149,455.52 is: 206,240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,321.29 : 373,028.28 = 149,455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,321.29/373,028.28 = 149,455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,321.29x = 373,028.28 × 149,455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,321.29x = 55,751,133,696.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,751,133,696.96/270,321.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,240.27

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