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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,631.24, 373,474.50 and 149,772.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,631.24, 373,474.50 and 149,772.22 is: 206,687.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,631.24 : 373,474.50 = 149,772.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,631.24/373,474.50 = 149,772.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,631.24x = 373,474.50 × 149,772.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,631.24x = 55,936,104,978.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,936,104,978.39/270,631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,687.54

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