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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,407.16, 373,159.68 and 149,553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,407.16, 373,159.68 and 149,553.52 is: 206,382.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,407.16 : 373,159.68 = 149,553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,407.16/373,159.68 = 149,553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,407.16x = 373,159.68 × 149,553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,407.16x = 55,807,343,666.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,807,343,666.07/270,407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,382.64

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