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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,337.68, 373,033.44 and 149,462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,337.68, 373,033.44 and 149,462.64 is: 206,240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,337.68 : 373,033.44 = 149,462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,337.68/373,033.44 = 149,462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,337.68x = 373,033.44 × 149,462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,337.68x = 55,754,562,750.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,754,562,750.68/270,337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,240.44

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