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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,615.46, 373,450.06 and 149,765.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,615.46, 373,450.06 and 149,765.08 is: 206,676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,615.46 : 373,450.06 = 149,765.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,615.46/373,450.06 = 149,765.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,615.46x = 373,450.06 × 149,765.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,615.46x = 55,929,777,645.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,929,777,645.09/270,615.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,676.21

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