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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,332.19, 373,042.40 and 149,463.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,332.19, 373,042.40 and 149,463.99 is: 206,251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,332.19 : 373,042.40 = 149,463.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,332.19/373,042.40 = 149,463.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,332.19x = 373,042.40 × 149,463.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,332.19x = 55,756,404,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,756,404,795.86/270,332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,251.44

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