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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,438.54, 373,189.86 and 149,572.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,438.54, 373,189.86 and 149,572.77 is: 206,401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,438.54 : 373,189.86 = 149,572.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,438.54/373,189.86 = 149,572.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,438.54x = 373,189.86 × 149,572.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,438.54x = 55,819,041,096.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,819,041,096.11/270,438.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,401.95

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