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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,612.68, 373,436.32 and 149,759.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,612.68, 373,436.32 and 149,759.08 is: 206,662.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,612.68 : 373,436.32 = 149,759.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,612.68/373,436.32 = 149,759.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,612.68x = 373,436.32 × 149,759.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,612.68x = 55,925,479,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,925,479,721.79/270,612.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,662.45

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