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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,333.68, 373,027.92 and 149,458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,333.68, 373,027.92 and 149,458.64 is: 206,234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,333.68 : 373,027.92 = 149,458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,333.68/373,027.92 = 149,458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,333.68x = 373,027.92 × 149,458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,333.68x = 55,752,245,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,752,245,605.23/270,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,234.92

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