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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,627.38, 373,463.42 and 149,765.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,627.38, 373,463.42 and 149,765.55 is: 206,675.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,627.38 : 373,463.42 = 149,765.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,627.38/373,463.42 = 149,765.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,627.38x = 373,463.42 × 149,765.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,627.38x = 55,931,953,752.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,931,953,752.35/270,627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,675.15

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