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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,558.27, 373,370.85 and 149,704.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,558.27, 373,370.85 and 149,704.65 is: 206,592.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,558.27 : 373,370.85 = 149,704.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,558.27/373,370.85 = 149,704.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,558.27x = 373,370.85 × 149,704.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,558.27x = 55,895,352,419.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,895,352,419.45/270,558.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,592.66

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