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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,574.27, 373,392.93 and 149,720.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,574.27, 373,392.93 and 149,720.65 is: 206,614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,574.27 : 373,392.93 = 149,720.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,574.27/373,392.93 = 149,720.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,574.27x = 373,392.93 × 149,720.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,574.27x = 55,904,632,185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,904,632,185.00/270,574.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,614.74

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