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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,630.95, 373,461.50 and 149,777.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,630.95, 373,461.50 and 149,777.33 is: 206,687.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,630.95 : 373,461.50 = 149,777.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,630.95/373,461.50 = 149,777.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,630.95x = 373,461.50 × 149,777.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,630.95x = 55,936,065,578.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,936,065,578.91/270,630.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,687.61

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