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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,364.49, 373,109.37 and 149,508.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,364.49, 373,109.37 and 149,508.14 is: 206,324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,364.49 : 373,109.37 = 149,508.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,364.49/373,109.37 = 149,508.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,364.49x = 373,109.37 × 149,508.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,364.49x = 55,782,886,059.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,782,886,059.73/270,364.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,324.75

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