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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,622.95, 373,450.46 and 149,769.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,622.95, 373,450.46 and 149,769.33 is: 206,676.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,622.95 : 373,450.46 = 149,769.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,622.95/373,450.46 = 149,769.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,622.95x = 373,450.46 × 149,769.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,622.95x = 55,931,424,433.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,931,424,433.55/270,622.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,676.58

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