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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,359.72, 373,091.14 and 149,505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,359.72, 373,091.14 and 149,505.32 is: 206,314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,359.72 : 373,091.14 = 149,505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,359.72/373,091.14 = 149,505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,359.72x = 373,091.14 × 149,505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,359.72x = 55,779,110,274.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,779,110,274.86/270,359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,314.43

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