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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,432.02, 373,189.26 and 149,570.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,432.02, 373,189.26 and 149,570.30 is: 206,403.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,432.02 : 373,189.26 = 149,570.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,432.02/373,189.26 = 149,570.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,432.02x = 373,189.26 × 149,570.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,432.02x = 55,818,029,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,818,029,574.98/270,432.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,403.18

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