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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,339.24, 373,053.06 and 149,473.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,339.24, 373,053.06 and 149,473.26 is: 206,264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,339.24 : 373,053.06 = 149,473.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,339.24/373,053.06 = 149,473.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,339.24x = 373,053.06 × 149,473.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,339.24x = 55,761,457,031.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,761,457,031.18/270,339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,264.75

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