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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,465.14, 373,209.50 and 149,590.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,465.14, 373,209.50 and 149,590.10 is: 206,416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,465.14 : 373,209.50 = 149,590.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,465.14/373,209.50 = 149,590.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,465.14x = 373,209.50 × 149,590.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,465.14x = 55,828,446,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,828,446,425.95/270,465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,416.42

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