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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,364.96, 373,106.06 and 149,514.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,364.96, 373,106.06 and 149,514.38 is: 206,331.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,364.96 : 373,106.06 = 149,514.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,364.96/373,106.06 = 149,514.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,364.96x = 373,106.06 × 149,514.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,364.96x = 55,784,721,422.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,784,721,422.89/270,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,331.18

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