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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,454.36, 373,223.80 and 149,586.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,454.36, 373,223.80 and 149,586.16 is: 206,427.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,454.36 : 373,223.80 = 149,586.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,454.36/373,223.80 = 149,586.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,454.36x = 373,223.80 × 149,586.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,454.36x = 55,829,115,062.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,829,115,062.61/270,454.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,427.12

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