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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,413.25, 373,155.60 and 149,547.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,413.25, 373,155.60 and 149,547.48 is: 206,367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,413.25 : 373,155.60 = 149,547.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,413.25/373,155.60 = 149,547.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,413.25x = 373,155.60 × 149,547.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,413.25x = 55,804,479,627.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,804,479,627.89/270,413.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,367.40

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