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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,652.66, 373,501.38 and 149,802.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,652.66, 373,501.38 and 149,802.28 is: 206,727.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,652.66 : 373,501.38 = 149,802.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,652.66/373,501.38 = 149,802.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,652.66x = 373,501.38 × 149,802.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,652.66x = 55,951,358,307.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,951,358,307.15/270,652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,727.54

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