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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,340.43, 373,054.77 and 149,474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,340.43, 373,054.77 and 149,474.48 is: 206,266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,340.43 : 373,054.77 = 149,474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,340.43/373,054.77 = 149,474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,340.43x = 373,054.77 × 149,474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,340.43x = 55,762,165,892.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,762,165,892.00/270,340.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,266.47

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