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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,334.09, 373,034.74 and 149,458.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,334.09, 373,034.74 and 149,458.83 is: 206,238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,334.09 : 373,034.74 = 149,458.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,334.09/373,034.74 = 149,458.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,334.09x = 373,034.74 × 149,458.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,334.09x = 55,753,335,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,753,335,789.75/270,334.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,238.64

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