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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,408.62, 373,161.50 and 149,547.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,408.62, 373,161.50 and 149,547.31 is: 206,373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,408.62 : 373,161.50 = 149,547.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,408.62/373,161.50 = 149,547.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,408.62x = 373,161.50 × 149,547.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,408.62x = 55,805,298,241.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,805,298,241.93/270,408.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,373.96

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