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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,338.18, 373,051.64 and 149,472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,338.18, 373,051.64 and 149,472.20 is: 206,263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,338.18 : 373,051.64 = 149,472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,338.18/373,051.64 = 149,472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,338.18x = 373,051.64 × 149,472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,338.18x = 55,760,850,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,760,850,650.72/270,338.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,263.32

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