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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,365.90, 373,107.36 and 149,515.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,365.90, 373,107.36 and 149,515.32 is: 206,332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,365.90 : 373,107.36 = 149,515.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,365.90/373,107.36 = 149,515.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,365.90x = 373,107.36 × 149,515.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,365.90x = 55,785,266,324.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,785,266,324.76/270,365.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,332.48

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