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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,629.42, 373,462.97 and 149,763.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,629.42, 373,462.97 and 149,763.47 is: 206,670.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,629.42 : 373,462.97 = 149,763.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,629.42/373,462.97 = 149,763.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,629.42x = 373,462.97 × 149,763.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,629.42x = 55,931,107,687.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,931,107,687.57/270,629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,670.47

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