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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,654.66, 373,504.23 and 149,804.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,654.66, 373,504.23 and 149,804.34 is: 206,730.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,654.66 : 373,504.23 = 149,804.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,654.66/373,504.23 = 149,804.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,654.66x = 373,504.23 × 149,804.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,654.66x = 55,952,554,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,952,554,662.36/270,654.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,730.43

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