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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,573.92, 373,360 and 149,699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,573.92, 373,360 and 149,699.24 is: 206,567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,573.92 : 373,360 = 149,699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,573.92/373,360 = 149,699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,573.92x = 373,360 × 149,699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,573.92x = 55,891,708,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,891,708,246.40/270,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,567.24

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