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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,431.04, 373,180.17 and 149,565.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,431.04, 373,180.17 and 149,565.27 is: 206,391.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,431.04 : 373,180.17 = 149,565.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,431.04/373,180.17 = 149,565.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,431.04x = 373,180.17 × 149,565.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,431.04x = 55,814,792,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,814,792,884.70/270,431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,391.96

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