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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,575.26, 373,340.77 and 149,693.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,575.26, 373,340.77 and 149,693.97 is: 206,548.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,575.26 : 373,340.77 = 149,693.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,575.26/373,340.77 = 149,693.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,575.26x = 373,340.77 × 149,693.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,575.26x = 55,886,862,024.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,886,862,024.16/270,575.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,548.31

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