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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,470.94, 373,221.18 and 149,593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,470.94, 373,221.18 and 149,593.02 is: 206,422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,470.94 : 373,221.18 = 149,593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,470.94/373,221.18 = 149,593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,470.94x = 373,221.18 × 149,593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,470.94x = 55,831,283,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,831,283,444.16/270,470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,422.48

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