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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,632.95, 373,464.25 and 149,779.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,632.95, 373,464.25 and 149,779.33 is: 206,690.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,632.95 : 373,464.25 = 149,779.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,632.95/373,464.25 = 149,779.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,632.95x = 373,464.25 × 149,779.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,632.95x = 55,937,225,143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,937,225,143.95/270,632.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,690.37

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