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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,421.17, 373,148.85 and 149,546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,421.17, 373,148.85 and 149,546.04 is: 206,355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,421.17 : 373,148.85 = 149,546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,421.17/373,148.85 = 149,546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,421.17x = 373,148.85 × 149,546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,421.17x = 55,802,932,848.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,802,932,848.05/270,421.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,355.64

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