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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,340.38, 373,043.48 and 149,465.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,340.38, 373,043.48 and 149,465.16 is: 206,247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,340.38 : 373,043.48 = 149,465.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,340.38/373,043.48 = 149,465.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,340.38x = 373,043.48 × 149,465.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,340.38x = 55,757,002,677.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,757,002,677.83/270,340.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,247.41

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