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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,340.59, 373,054.95 and 149,474.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,340.59, 373,054.95 and 149,474.61 is: 206,266.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,340.59 : 373,054.95 = 149,474.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,340.59/373,054.95 = 149,474.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,340.59x = 373,054.95 × 149,474.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,340.59x = 55,762,243,159.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,762,243,159.82/270,340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,266.63

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