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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,469.86, 373,245.21 and 149,601.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,469.86, 373,245.21 and 149,601.66 is: 206,448.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,469.86 : 373,245.21 = 149,601.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,469.86/373,245.21 = 149,601.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,469.86x = 373,245.21 × 149,601.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,469.86x = 55,838,103,003.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,838,103,003.05/270,469.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,448.52

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