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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,652.41, 373,501.04 and 149,802.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,652.41, 373,501.04 and 149,802.03 is: 206,727.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,652.41 : 373,501.04 = 149,802.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,652.41/373,501.04 = 149,802.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,652.41x = 373,501.04 × 149,802.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,652.41x = 55,951,213,250.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,951,213,250.10/270,652.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,727.19

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