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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,362.98, 373,107.30 and 149,506.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,362.98, 373,107.30 and 149,506.63 is: 206,322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,362.98 : 373,107.30 = 149,506.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,362.98/373,107.30 = 149,506.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,362.98x = 373,107.30 × 149,506.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,362.98x = 55,782,013,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,782,013,557.98/270,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,322.68

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