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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,365.88, 373,107.33 and 149,515.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,365.88, 373,107.33 and 149,515.35 is: 206,332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,365.88 : 373,107.33 = 149,515.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,365.88/373,107.33 = 149,515.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,365.88x = 373,107.33 × 149,515.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,365.88x = 55,785,273,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,785,273,032.52/270,365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,332.52

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