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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,568.54, 373,385.02 and 149,714.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,568.54, 373,385.02 and 149,714.92 is: 206,606.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,568.54 : 373,385.02 = 149,714.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,568.54/373,385.02 = 149,714.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,568.54x = 373,385.02 × 149,714.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,568.54x = 55,901,306,250.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,901,306,250.29/270,568.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,606.83

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