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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,488.59, 373,267.51 and 149,636.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,488.59, 373,267.51 and 149,636.59 is: 206,494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,488.59 : 373,267.51 = 149,636.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,488.59/373,267.51 = 149,636.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,488.59x = 373,267.51 × 149,636.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,488.59x = 55,854,477,354.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,854,477,354.19/270,488.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,494.76

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