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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,603.12, 373,432.92 and 149,753.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,603.12, 373,432.92 and 149,753.20 is: 206,659.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,603.12 : 373,432.92 = 149,753.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,603.12/373,432.92 = 149,753.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,603.12x = 373,432.92 × 149,753.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,603.12x = 55,922,774,755.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,922,774,755.34/270,603.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,659.76

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