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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,557.19, 373,379.94 and 149,696.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,557.19, 373,379.94 and 149,696.52 is: 206,587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,557.19 : 373,379.94 = 149,696.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,557.19/373,379.94 = 149,696.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,557.19x = 373,379.94 × 149,696.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,557.19x = 55,893,677,655.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,893,677,655.81/270,557.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,587.29

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