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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,568.92, 373,353.12 and 149,694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,568.92, 373,353.12 and 149,694.24 is: 206,560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,568.92 : 373,353.12 = 149,694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,568.92/373,353.12 = 149,694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,568.92x = 373,353.12 × 149,694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,568.92x = 55,888,811,550.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,888,811,550.03/270,568.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,560.35

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