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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,555.27, 373,366.71 and 149,701.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,555.27, 373,366.71 and 149,701.65 is: 206,588.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,555.27 : 373,366.71 = 149,701.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,555.27/373,366.71 = 149,701.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,555.27x = 373,366.71 × 149,701.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,555.27x = 55,893,612,542.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,893,612,542.07/270,555.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,588.52

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