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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,359.16, 373,089.04 and 149,497.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,359.16, 373,089.04 and 149,497.36 is: 206,302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,359.16 : 373,089.04 = 149,497.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,359.16/373,089.04 = 149,497.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,359.16x = 373,089.04 × 149,497.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,359.16x = 55,775,826,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,775,826,524.93/270,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,302.71

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