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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,419.78, 377,310.42 and 149,235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,419.78, 377,310.42 and 149,235.98 is: 205,940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,419.78 : 377,310.42 = 149,235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,419.78/377,310.42 = 149,235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,419.78x = 377,310.42 × 149,235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,419.78x = 56,308,288,406.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,308,288,406.36/273,419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,940.80

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