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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,612.31, 373,435.79 and 149,758.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,612.31, 373,435.79 and 149,758.69 is: 206,661.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,612.31 : 373,435.79 = 149,758.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,612.31/373,435.79 = 149,758.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,612.31x = 373,435.79 × 149,758.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,612.31x = 55,925,254,709.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,925,254,709.52/270,612.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,661.90

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