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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,323.60, 373,026.93 and 149,466.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,323.60, 373,026.93 and 149,466.38 is: 206,252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,323.60 : 373,026.93 = 149,466.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,323.60/373,026.93 = 149,466.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,323.60x = 373,026.93 × 149,466.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,323.60x = 55,754,984,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,754,984,869.61/270,323.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,252.75

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