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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,569.04, 373,385.71 and 149,715.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,569.04, 373,385.71 and 149,715.42 is: 206,607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,569.04 : 373,385.71 = 149,715.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,569.04/373,385.71 = 149,715.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,569.04x = 373,385.71 × 149,715.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,569.04x = 55,901,595,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,901,595,779.14/270,569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,607.51

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