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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,461.64, 373,204.68 and 149,586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,461.64, 373,204.68 and 149,586.60 is: 206,411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,461.64 : 373,204.68 = 149,586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,461.64/373,204.68 = 149,586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,461.64x = 373,204.68 × 149,586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,461.64x = 55,826,419,185.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,826,419,185.29/270,461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,411.60

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