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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,344.18, 373,067.57 and 149,481.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,344.18, 373,067.57 and 149,481.45 is: 206,280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,344.18 : 373,067.57 = 149,481.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,344.18/373,067.57 = 149,481.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,344.18x = 373,067.57 × 149,481.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,344.18x = 55,766,681,685.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,766,681,685.28/270,344.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,280.31

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