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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,351.92, 373,081.75 and 149,490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,351.92, 373,081.75 and 149,490.56 is: 206,294.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,351.92 : 373,081.75 = 149,490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,351.92/373,081.75 = 149,490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,351.92x = 373,081.75 × 149,490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,351.92x = 55,772,199,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,772,199,733.28/270,351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,294.82

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