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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,524.16, 373,299.84 and 149,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,524.16, 373,299.84 and 149,663.52 is: 206,522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,524.16 : 373,299.84 = 149,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,524.16/373,299.84 = 149,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,524.16x = 373,299.84 × 149,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,524.16x = 55,869,368,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,869,368,069.84/270,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,522.66

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