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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,333.09, 373,033.36 and 149,457.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,333.09, 373,033.36 and 149,457.83 is: 206,237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,333.09 : 373,033.36 = 149,457.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,333.09/373,033.36 = 149,457.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,333.09x = 373,033.36 × 149,457.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,333.09x = 55,752,754,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,752,754,824.86/270,333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,237.26

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