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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,331.44, 373,042.34 and 149,465.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,331.44, 373,042.34 and 149,465.47 is: 206,254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,331.44 : 373,042.34 = 149,465.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,331.44/373,042.34 = 149,465.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,331.44x = 373,042.34 × 149,465.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,331.44x = 55,756,947,837.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,756,947,837.64/270,331.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,254.02

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