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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,575.28, 373,394.32 and 149,721.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,575.28, 373,394.32 and 149,721.66 is: 206,616.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,575.28 : 373,394.32 = 149,721.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,575.28/373,394.32 = 149,721.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,575.28x = 373,394.32 × 149,721.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,575.28x = 55,905,217,424.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,905,217,424.97/270,575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,616.13

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