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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,333.09, 373,044.60 and 149,467.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,333.09, 373,044.60 and 149,467.11 is: 206,256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,333.09 : 373,044.60 = 149,467.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,333.09/373,044.60 = 149,467.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,333.09x = 373,044.60 × 149,467.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,333.09x = 55,757,898,263.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,757,898,263.11/270,333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,256.28

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