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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,550.66, 373,354.99 and 149,691.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,550.66, 373,354.99 and 149,691.95 is: 206,572.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,550.66 : 373,354.99 = 149,691.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,550.66/373,354.99 = 149,691.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,550.66x = 373,354.99 × 149,691.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,550.66x = 55,888,235,025.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,888,235,025.35/270,550.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,572.16

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