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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,645.83, 373,488.50 and 149,787.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,645.83, 373,488.50 and 149,787.35 is: 206,705.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,645.83 : 373,488.50 = 149,787.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,645.83/373,488.50 = 149,787.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,645.83x = 373,488.50 × 149,787.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,645.83x = 55,943,851,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,943,851,921.54/270,645.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,705.02

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