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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,341.74, 373,056.51 and 149,475.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,341.74, 373,056.51 and 149,475.75 is: 206,268.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,341.74 : 373,056.51 = 149,475.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,341.74/373,056.51 = 149,475.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,341.74x = 373,056.51 × 149,475.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,341.74x = 55,762,901,624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,762,901,624.63/270,341.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,268.19

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