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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,409.56, 373,162.80 and 149,548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,409.56, 373,162.80 and 149,548.25 is: 206,375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,409.56 : 373,162.80 = 149,548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,409.56/373,162.80 = 149,548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,409.56x = 373,162.80 × 149,548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,409.56x = 55,805,841,839.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,805,841,839.29/270,409.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,375.25

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