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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,483.36, 373,263.84 and 149,615.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,483.36, 373,263.84 and 149,615.16 is: 206,467.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,483.36 : 373,263.84 = 149,615.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,483.36/373,263.84 = 149,615.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,483.36x = 373,263.84 × 149,615.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,483.36x = 55,845,929,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,845,929,143.81/270,483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,467.15

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