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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,366.46, 373,108.14 and 149,515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,366.46, 373,108.14 and 149,515.88 is: 206,333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,366.46 : 373,108.14 = 149,515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,366.46/373,108.14 = 149,515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,366.46x = 373,108.14 × 149,515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,366.46x = 55,785,591,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,785,591,139.68/270,366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,333.25

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