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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,540.74, 373,357.20 and 149,680.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,540.74, 373,357.20 and 149,680.06 is: 206,564.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,540.74 : 373,357.20 = 149,680.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,540.74/373,357.20 = 149,680.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,540.74x = 373,357.20 × 149,680.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,540.74x = 55,884,127,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,884,127,725.34/270,540.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,564.55

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