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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,475.11, 373,252.46 and 149,606.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,475.11, 373,252.46 and 149,606.91 is: 206,455.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,475.11 : 373,252.46 = 149,606.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,475.11/373,252.46 = 149,606.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,475.11x = 373,252.46 × 149,606.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,475.11x = 55,841,146,442.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,841,146,442.46/270,475.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,455.77

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