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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,628.20, 373,457.70 and 149,774.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,628.20, 373,457.70 and 149,774.58 is: 206,683.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,628.20 : 373,457.70 = 149,774.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,628.20/373,457.70 = 149,774.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,628.20x = 373,457.70 × 149,774.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,628.20x = 55,934,470,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,934,470,165.27/270,628.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,683.82

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