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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,616.40, 373,451.36 and 149,766.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,616.40, 373,451.36 and 149,766.02 is: 206,677.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,616.40 : 373,451.36 = 149,766.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,616.40/373,451.36 = 149,766.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,616.40x = 373,451.36 × 149,766.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,616.40x = 55,930,323,101.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,930,323,101.96/270,616.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,677.51

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