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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,443.04, 373,204.36 and 149,581.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,443.04, 373,204.36 and 149,581.32 is: 206,418.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,443.04 : 373,204.36 = 149,581.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,443.04/373,204.36 = 149,581.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,443.04x = 373,204.36 × 149,581.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,443.04x = 55,824,400,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,824,400,798.56/270,443.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,418.33

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