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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,366.88, 373,108.71 and 149,516.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,366.88, 373,108.71 and 149,516.35 is: 206,333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,366.88 : 373,108.71 = 149,516.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,366.88/373,108.71 = 149,516.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,366.88x = 373,108.71 × 149,516.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,366.88x = 55,785,852,472.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,785,852,472.41/270,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,333.90

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