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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,383.06, 373,122.45 and 149,525.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,383.06, 373,122.45 and 149,525.39 is: 206,341.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,383.06 : 373,122.45 = 149,525.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,383.06/373,122.45 = 149,525.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,383.06x = 373,122.45 × 149,525.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,383.06x = 55,791,280,786.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,791,280,786.81/270,383.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,341.63

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