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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,653.08, 373,498.50 and 149,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,653.08, 373,498.50 and 149,794.60 is: 206,715.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,653.08 : 373,498.50 = 149,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,653.08/373,498.50 = 149,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,653.08x = 373,498.50 × 149,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,653.08x = 55,948,058,408.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,948,058,408.10/270,653.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,715.03

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