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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,442.52, 373,195.82 and 149,576.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,442.52, 373,195.82 and 149,576.76 is: 206,407.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,442.52 : 373,195.82 = 149,576.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,442.52/373,195.82 = 149,576.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,442.52x = 373,195.82 × 149,576.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,442.52x = 55,821,421,601.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,821,421,601.14/270,442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,407.71

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