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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,379.62, 373,120.38 and 149,523.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,379.62, 373,120.38 and 149,523.27 is: 206,340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,379.62 : 373,120.38 = 149,523.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,379.62/373,120.38 = 149,523.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,379.62x = 373,120.38 × 149,523.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,379.62x = 55,790,179,321.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,790,179,321.24/270,379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,340.18

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