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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,324.91, 373,032.39 and 149,456.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,324.91, 373,032.39 and 149,456.71 is: 206,241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,324.91 : 373,032.39 = 149,456.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,324.91/373,032.39 = 149,456.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,324.91x = 373,032.39 × 149,456.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,324.91x = 55,752,193,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,752,193,732.84/270,324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,241.42

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