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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,436.28, 373,157.46 and 149,553.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,436.28, 373,157.46 and 149,553.95 is: 206,359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,436.28 : 373,157.46 = 149,553.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,436.28/373,157.46 = 149,553.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,436.28x = 373,157.46 × 149,553.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,436.28x = 55,807,170,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,807,170,249.18/270,436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,359.78

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