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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,333.84, 373,045.63 and 149,467.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,333.84, 373,045.63 and 149,467.86 is: 206,257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,333.84 : 373,045.63 = 149,467.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,333.84/373,045.63 = 149,467.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,333.84x = 373,045.63 × 149,467.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,333.84x = 55,758,331,998.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,758,331,998.45/270,333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,257.32

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