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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,547.94, 373,367.17 and 149,687.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,547.94, 373,367.17 and 149,687.27 is: 206,574.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,547.94 : 373,367.17 = 149,687.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,547.94/373,367.17 = 149,687.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,547.94x = 373,367.17 × 149,687.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,547.94x = 55,888,312,384.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,888,312,384.93/270,547.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,574.53

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