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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,467.55, 373,240.61 and 149,608.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,467.55, 373,240.61 and 149,608.74 is: 206,457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,467.55 : 373,240.61 = 149,608.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,467.55/373,240.61 = 149,608.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,467.55x = 373,240.61 × 149,608.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,467.55x = 55,840,056,630.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,840,056,630.89/270,467.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,457.51

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