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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,485.34, 373,263.03 and 149,633.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,485.34, 373,263.03 and 149,633.34 is: 206,490.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,485.34 : 373,263.03 = 149,633.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,485.34/373,263.03 = 149,633.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,485.34x = 373,263.03 × 149,633.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,485.34x = 55,852,593,877.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,852,593,877.42/270,485.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,490.28

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