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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,436.84, 373,193.94 and 149,576.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,436.84, 373,193.94 and 149,576.20 is: 206,410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,436.84 : 373,193.94 = 149,576.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,436.84/373,193.94 = 149,576.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,436.84x = 373,193.94 × 149,576.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,436.84x = 55,820,931,408.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,820,931,408.23/270,436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,410.23

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