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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,577.92, 373,365.52 and 149,703.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,577.92, 373,365.52 and 149,703.28 is: 206,572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,577.92 : 373,365.52 = 149,703.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,577.92/373,365.52 = 149,703.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,577.92x = 373,365.52 × 149,703.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,577.92x = 55,894,042,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,894,042,982.91/270,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,572.82

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