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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,468.36, 373,243.14 and 149,600.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,468.36, 373,243.14 and 149,600.16 is: 206,446.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,468.36 : 373,243.14 = 149,600.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,468.36/373,243.14 = 149,600.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,468.36x = 373,243.14 × 149,600.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,468.36x = 55,837,233,462.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,837,233,462.90/270,468.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,446.45

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