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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,423.67, 373,170.01 and 149,557.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,423.67, 373,170.01 and 149,557.90 is: 206,381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,423.67 : 373,170.01 = 149,557.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,423.67/373,170.01 = 149,557.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,423.67x = 373,170.01 × 149,557.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,423.67x = 55,810,520,798.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,810,520,798.83/270,423.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,381.79

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