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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,329.33, 373,039.43 and 149,463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,329.33, 373,039.43 and 149,463.36 is: 206,251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,329.33 : 373,039.43 = 149,463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,329.33/373,039.43 = 149,463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,329.33x = 373,039.43 × 149,463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,329.33x = 55,755,725,872.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,755,725,872.97/270,329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,251.11

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