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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,579.28, 373,399.84 and 149,725.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,579.28, 373,399.84 and 149,725.66 is: 206,621.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,579.28 : 373,399.84 = 149,725.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,579.28/373,399.84 = 149,725.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,579.28x = 373,399.84 × 149,725.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,579.28x = 55,907,537,487.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,907,537,487.89/270,579.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,621.65

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