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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,356.90, 373,068.84 and 149,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,356.90, 373,068.84 and 149,497.60 is: 206,293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,356.90 : 373,068.84 = 149,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,356.90/373,068.84 = 149,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,356.90x = 373,068.84 × 149,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,356.90x = 55,772,896,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,772,896,214.78/270,356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,293.59

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