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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,600.68, 373,423.35 and 149,741.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,600.68, 373,423.35 and 149,741.89 is: 206,640.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,600.68 : 373,423.35 = 149,741.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,600.68/373,423.35 = 149,741.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,600.68x = 373,423.35 × 149,741.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,600.68x = 55,917,117,827.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,917,117,827.11/270,600.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,640.71

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