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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,335.79, 373,047.35 and 149,467.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,335.79, 373,047.35 and 149,467.59 is: 206,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,335.79 : 373,047.35 = 149,467.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,335.79/373,047.35 = 149,467.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,335.79x = 373,047.35 × 149,467.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,335.79x = 55,758,486,868.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,758,486,868.82/270,335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,256.40

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