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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,615.96, 373,450.75 and 149,765.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,615.96, 373,450.75 and 149,765.58 is: 206,676.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,615.96 : 373,450.75 = 149,765.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,615.96/373,450.75 = 149,765.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,615.96x = 373,450.75 × 149,765.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,615.96x = 55,930,068,175.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,930,068,175.19/270,615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,676.90

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