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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,555.20, 373,377.16 and 149,694.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,555.20, 373,377.16 and 149,694.52 is: 206,584.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,555.20 : 373,377.16 = 149,694.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,555.20/373,377.16 = 149,694.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,555.20x = 373,377.16 × 149,694.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,555.20x = 55,892,514,745.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,892,514,745.16/270,555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,584.51

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