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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,524.24, 373,315.32 and 149,658.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,524.24, 373,315.32 and 149,658.48 is: 206,524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,524.24 : 373,315.32 = 149,658.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,524.24/373,315.32 = 149,658.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,524.24x = 373,315.32 × 149,658.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,524.24x = 55,869,803,351.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,869,803,351.91/270,524.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,524.20

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