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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,445.36, 373,211.40 and 149,577.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,445.36, 373,211.40 and 149,577.16 is: 206,414.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,445.36 : 373,211.40 = 149,577.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,445.36/373,211.40 = 149,577.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,445.36x = 373,211.40 × 149,577.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,445.36x = 55,823,901,291.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,823,901,291.62/270,445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,414.71

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