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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,406.41, 373,158.66 and 149,552.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,406.41, 373,158.66 and 149,552.79 is: 206,381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,406.41 : 373,158.66 = 149,552.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,406.41/373,158.66 = 149,552.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,406.41x = 373,158.66 × 149,552.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,406.41x = 55,806,918,715.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,806,918,715.66/270,406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,381.64

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