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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,637.81, 373,475.00 and 149,779.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,637.81, 373,475.00 and 149,779.16 is: 206,692.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,637.81 : 373,475.00 = 149,779.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,637.81/373,475.00 = 149,779.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,637.81x = 373,475.00 × 149,779.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,637.81x = 55,938,771,688.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,938,771,688.60/270,637.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,692.38

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