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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,488.34, 373,267.16 and 149,636.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,488.34, 373,267.16 and 149,636.34 is: 206,494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,488.34 : 373,267.16 = 149,636.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,488.34/373,267.16 = 149,636.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,488.34x = 373,267.16 × 149,636.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,488.34x = 55,854,331,664.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,854,331,664.59/270,488.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,494.42

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