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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,329.94, 373,039.29 and 149,461.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,329.94, 373,039.29 and 149,461.74 is: 206,248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,329.94 : 373,039.29 = 149,461.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,329.94/373,039.29 = 149,461.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,329.94x = 373,039.29 × 149,461.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,329.94x = 55,755,101,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,755,101,371.76/270,329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,248.34

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