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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,340.24, 373,054.44 and 149,474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,340.24, 373,054.44 and 149,474.26 is: 206,266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,340.24 : 373,054.44 = 149,474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,340.24/373,054.44 = 149,474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,340.24x = 373,054.44 × 149,474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,340.24x = 55,762,036,358.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,762,036,358.71/270,340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,266.13

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