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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,428.04, 373,176.05 and 149,562.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,428.04, 373,176.05 and 149,562.27 is: 206,387.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,428.04 : 373,176.05 = 149,562.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,428.04/373,176.05 = 149,562.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,428.04x = 373,176.05 × 149,562.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,428.04x = 55,813,056,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,813,056,399.82/270,428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,387.83

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