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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,346.68, 373,045.86 and 149,471.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,346.68, 373,045.86 and 149,471.64 is: 206,252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,346.68 : 373,045.86 = 149,471.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,346.68/373,045.86 = 149,471.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,346.68x = 373,045.86 × 149,471.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,346.68x = 55,759,776,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,759,776,489.41/270,346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,252.86

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