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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,655.16, 373,504.83 and 149,804.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,655.16, 373,504.83 and 149,804.78 is: 206,730.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,655.16 : 373,504.83 = 149,804.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,655.16/373,504.83 = 149,804.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,655.16x = 373,504.83 × 149,804.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,655.16x = 55,952,808,887.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,952,808,887.09/270,655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,730.99

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