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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,340.68, 373,055.08 and 149,474.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,340.68, 373,055.08 and 149,474.71 is: 206,266.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,340.68 : 373,055.08 = 149,474.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,340.68/373,055.08 = 149,474.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,340.68x = 373,055.08 × 149,474.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,340.68x = 55,762,299,897.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,762,299,897.03/270,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,266.77

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