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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,652.08, 373,497.12 and 149,793.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,652.08, 373,497.12 and 149,793.60 is: 206,713.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,652.08 : 373,497.12 = 149,793.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,652.08/373,497.12 = 149,793.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,652.08x = 373,497.12 × 149,793.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,652.08x = 55,947,478,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,947,478,194.43/270,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,713.65

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