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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,512.16, 373,283.28 and 149,651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,512.16, 373,283.28 and 149,651.52 is: 206,506.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,512.16 : 373,283.28 = 149,651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,512.16/373,283.28 = 149,651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,512.16x = 373,283.28 × 149,651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,512.16x = 55,862,410,242.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,862,410,242.59/270,512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,506.10

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