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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,406.16, 373,158.31 and 149,552.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,406.16, 373,158.31 and 149,552.54 is: 206,381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,406.16 : 373,158.31 = 149,552.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,406.16/373,158.31 = 149,552.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,406.16x = 373,158.31 × 149,552.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,406.16x = 55,806,773,082.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,806,773,082.61/270,406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,381.29

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