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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,366.96, 373,108.82 and 149,516.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,366.96, 373,108.82 and 149,516.38 is: 206,333.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,366.96 : 373,108.82 = 149,516.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,366.96/373,108.82 = 149,516.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,366.96x = 373,108.82 × 149,516.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,366.96x = 55,785,880,112.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,785,880,112.47/270,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,333.94

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