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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,371.25, 373,104.77 and 149,508.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,371.25, 373,104.77 and 149,508.45 is: 206,317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,371.25 : 373,104.77 = 149,508.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,371.25/373,104.77 = 149,508.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,371.25x = 373,104.77 × 149,508.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,371.25x = 55,782,315,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,782,315,102.76/270,371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,317.48

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