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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,396.52, 373,140.34 and 149,534.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,396.52, 373,140.34 and 149,534.59 is: 206,353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,396.52 : 373,140.34 = 149,534.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,396.52/373,140.34 = 149,534.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,396.52x = 373,140.34 × 149,534.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,396.52x = 55,797,387,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,797,387,754.36/270,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,353.94

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