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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,493.86, 373,278.33 and 149,625.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,493.86, 373,278.33 and 149,625.66 is: 206,481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,493.86 : 373,278.33 = 149,625.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,493.86/373,278.33 = 149,625.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,493.86x = 373,278.33 × 149,625.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,493.86x = 55,852,016,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,852,016,489.95/270,493.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,481.64

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