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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,501.14, 373,302.57 and 149,640.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,501.14, 373,302.57 and 149,640.35 is: 206,509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,501.14 : 373,302.57 = 149,640.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,501.14/373,302.57 = 149,640.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,501.14x = 373,302.57 × 149,640.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,501.14x = 55,861,125,364.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,861,125,364.19/270,501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,509.76

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