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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,566.92, 373,350.36 and 149,692.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,566.92, 373,350.36 and 149,692.24 is: 206,557.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,566.92 : 373,350.36 = 149,692.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,566.92/373,350.36 = 149,692.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,566.92x = 373,350.36 × 149,692.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,566.92x = 55,887,651,693.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,887,651,693.21/270,566.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,557.59

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