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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,646.83, 373,489.88 and 149,788.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,646.83, 373,489.88 and 149,788.35 is: 206,706.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,646.83 : 373,489.88 = 149,788.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,646.83/373,489.88 = 149,788.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,646.83x = 373,489.88 × 149,788.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,646.83x = 55,944,432,117.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,944,432,117.96/270,646.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,706.40

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