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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,570.27, 373,387.41 and 149,716.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,570.27, 373,387.41 and 149,716.65 is: 206,609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,570.27 : 373,387.41 = 149,716.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,570.27/373,387.41 = 149,716.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,570.27x = 373,387.41 × 149,716.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,570.27x = 55,902,312,177.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,902,312,177.38/270,570.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,609.22

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