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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,337.69, 373,049.98 and 149,469.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,337.69, 373,049.98 and 149,469.49 is: 206,259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,337.69 : 373,049.98 = 149,469.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,337.69/373,049.98 = 149,469.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,337.69x = 373,049.98 × 149,469.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,337.69x = 55,759,590,255.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,759,590,255.11/270,337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,259.03

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