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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,464.55, 373,236.47 and 149,605.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,464.55, 373,236.47 and 149,605.73 is: 206,453.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,464.55 : 373,236.47 = 149,605.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,464.55/373,236.47 = 149,605.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,464.55x = 373,236.47 × 149,605.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,464.55x = 55,838,315,722.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,838,315,722.36/270,464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,453.37

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