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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,446.36, 373,212.78 and 149,578.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,446.36, 373,212.78 and 149,578.16 is: 206,416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,446.36 : 373,212.78 = 149,578.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,446.36/373,212.78 = 149,578.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,446.36x = 373,212.78 × 149,578.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,446.36x = 55,824,480,920.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,824,480,920.88/270,446.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,416.09

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