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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,650.16, 373,497.93 and 149,799.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,650.16, 373,497.93 and 149,799.78 is: 206,724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,650.16 : 373,497.93 = 149,799.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,650.16/373,497.93 = 149,799.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,650.16x = 373,497.93 × 149,799.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,650.16x = 55,949,907,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,949,907,744.46/270,650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,724.09

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