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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,374.60, 373,141.14 and 149,544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,374.60, 373,141.14 and 149,544.20 is: 206,384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,374.60 : 373,141.14 = 149,544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,374.60/373,141.14 = 149,544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,374.60x = 373,141.14 × 149,544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,374.60x = 55,801,093,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,801,093,268.39/270,374.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,384.38

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