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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,453.87, 373,201.29 and 149,592.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,453.87, 373,201.29 and 149,592.56 is: 206,423.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,453.87 : 373,201.29 = 149,592.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,453.87/373,201.29 = 149,592.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,453.87x = 373,201.29 × 149,592.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,453.87x = 55,828,134,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,828,134,500.40/270,453.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,423.87

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