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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,323.04, 373,072.96 and 149,473.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,323.04, 373,072.96 and 149,473.46 is: 206,288.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,323.04 : 373,072.96 = 149,473.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,323.04/373,072.96 = 149,473.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,323.04x = 373,072.96 × 149,473.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,323.04x = 55,764,506,163.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,764,506,163.64/270,323.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,288.40

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