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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,626.16, 373,464.81 and 149,775.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,626.16, 373,464.81 and 149,775.78 is: 206,690.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,626.16 : 373,464.81 = 149,775.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,626.16/373,464.81 = 149,775.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,626.16x = 373,464.81 × 149,775.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,626.16x = 55,935,983,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,935,983,220.30/270,626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,690.97

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