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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,570.65, 373,387.93 and 149,717.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,570.65, 373,387.93 and 149,717.03 is: 206,609.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,570.65 : 373,387.93 = 149,717.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,570.65/373,387.93 = 149,717.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,570.65x = 373,387.93 × 149,717.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,570.65x = 55,902,529,676.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,902,529,676.22/270,570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,609.74

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