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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,400.64, 373,155.36 and 149,535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,400.64, 373,155.36 and 149,535.68 is: 206,360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,400.64 : 373,155.36 = 149,535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,400.64/373,155.36 = 149,535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,400.64x = 373,155.36 × 149,535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,400.64x = 55,800,040,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,800,040,503.24/270,400.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,360.61

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