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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,625.20, 373,453.56 and 149,771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,625.20, 373,453.56 and 149,771.58 is: 206,679.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,625.20 : 373,453.56 = 149,771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,625.20/373,453.56 = 149,771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,625.20x = 373,453.56 × 149,771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,625.20x = 55,932,729,737.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,932,729,737.82/270,625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,679.68

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