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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,424.38, 373,183.29 and 149,574.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,424.38, 373,183.29 and 149,574.54 is: 206,411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,424.38 : 373,183.29 = 149,574.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,424.38/373,183.29 = 149,574.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,424.38x = 373,183.29 × 149,574.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,424.38x = 55,818,718,937.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,818,718,937.44/270,424.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,411.56

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