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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,616.52, 373,451.53 and 149,766.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,616.52, 373,451.53 and 149,766.14 is: 206,677.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,616.52 : 373,451.53 = 149,766.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,616.52/373,451.53 = 149,766.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,616.52x = 373,451.53 × 149,766.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,616.52x = 55,930,394,125.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,930,394,125.19/270,616.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,677.68

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