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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,464.94, 373,212.90 and 149,587.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,464.94, 373,212.90 and 149,587.02 is: 206,414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,464.94 : 373,212.90 = 149,587.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,464.94/373,212.90 = 149,587.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,464.94x = 373,212.90 × 149,587.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,464.94x = 55,827,805,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,827,805,536.56/270,464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,414.20

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