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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,364.38, 373,105.28 and 149,513.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,364.38, 373,105.28 and 149,513.87 is: 206,330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,364.38 : 373,105.28 = 149,513.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,364.38/373,105.28 = 149,513.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,364.38x = 373,105.28 × 149,513.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,364.38x = 55,784,411,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,784,411,717.14/270,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,330.48

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