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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,627.42, 373,460.24 and 149,761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,627.42, 373,460.24 and 149,761.52 is: 206,667.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,627.42 : 373,460.24 = 149,761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,627.42/373,460.24 = 149,761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,627.42x = 373,460.24 × 149,761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,627.42x = 55,929,970,585.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,929,970,585.86/270,627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,667.79

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