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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,467.05, 373,239.91 and 149,608.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,467.05, 373,239.91 and 149,608.24 is: 206,456.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,467.05 : 373,239.91 = 149,608.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,467.05/373,239.91 = 149,608.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,467.05x = 373,239.91 × 149,608.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,467.05x = 55,839,766,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,839,766,032.86/270,467.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,456.82

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