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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,611.52, 373,436.28 and 149,757.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,611.52, 373,436.28 and 149,757.84 is: 206,661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,611.52 : 373,436.28 = 149,757.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,611.52/373,436.28 = 149,757.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,611.52x = 373,436.28 × 149,757.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,611.52x = 55,925,010,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,925,010,670.44/270,611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,661.60

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