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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,627.72, 373,456.94 and 149,774.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,627.72, 373,456.94 and 149,774.10 is: 206,683.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,627.72 : 373,456.94 = 149,774.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,627.72/373,456.94 = 149,774.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,627.72x = 373,456.94 × 149,774.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,627.72x = 55,934,177,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,934,177,077.25/270,627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,683.10

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