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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,557.82, 373,360.77 and 149,699.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,557.82, 373,360.77 and 149,699.34 is: 206,580.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,557.82 : 373,360.77 = 149,699.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,557.82/373,360.77 = 149,699.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,557.82x = 373,360.77 × 149,699.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,557.82x = 55,891,860,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,891,860,850.89/270,557.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,580.10

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