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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,453.78, 373,201.16 and 149,592.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,453.78, 373,201.16 and 149,592.46 is: 206,423.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,453.78 : 373,201.16 = 149,592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,453.78/373,201.16 = 149,592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,453.78x = 373,201.16 × 149,592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,453.78x = 55,828,079,599.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,828,079,599.25/270,453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,423.74

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