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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,630.24, 373,473.12 and 149,771.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,630.24, 373,473.12 and 149,771.22 is: 206,686.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,630.24 : 373,473.12 = 149,771.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,630.24/373,473.12 = 149,771.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,630.24x = 373,473.12 × 149,771.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,630.24x = 55,935,524,819.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,935,524,819.61/270,630.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,686.16

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