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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,612.27, 373,439.36 and 149,746.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,612.27, 373,439.36 and 149,746.39 is: 206,646.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,612.27 : 373,439.36 = 149,746.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,612.27/373,439.36 = 149,746.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,612.27x = 373,439.36 × 149,746.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,612.27x = 55,921,195,484.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,921,195,484.68/270,612.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,646.93

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