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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,332.44, 373,043.72 and 149,466.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,332.44, 373,043.72 and 149,466.47 is: 206,255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,332.44 : 373,043.72 = 149,466.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,332.44/373,043.72 = 149,466.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,332.44x = 373,043.72 × 149,466.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,332.44x = 55,757,527,984.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,757,527,984.07/270,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,255.41

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