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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,557.77, 373,370.16 and 149,704.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,557.77, 373,370.16 and 149,704.15 is: 206,591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,557.77 : 373,370.16 = 149,704.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,557.77/373,370.16 = 149,704.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,557.77x = 373,370.16 × 149,704.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,557.77x = 55,895,062,438.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,895,062,438.16/270,557.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,591.97

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