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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,642.66, 373,487.58 and 149,792.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,642.66, 373,487.58 and 149,792.28 is: 206,713.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,642.66 : 373,487.58 = 149,792.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,642.66/373,487.58 = 149,792.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,642.66x = 373,487.58 × 149,792.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,642.66x = 55,945,556,159.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,945,556,159.88/270,642.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,713.74

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