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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,616.31, 373,441.31 and 149,762.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,616.31, 373,441.31 and 149,762.69 is: 206,667.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,616.31 : 373,441.31 = 149,762.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,616.31/373,441.31 = 149,762.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,616.31x = 373,441.31 × 149,762.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,616.31x = 55,927,575,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,927,575,142.72/270,616.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,667.42

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