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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,666.99, 373,515.92 and 149,805.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,666.99, 373,515.92 and 149,805.70 is: 206,729.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,666.99 : 373,515.92 = 149,805.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,666.99/373,515.92 = 149,805.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,666.99x = 373,515.92 × 149,805.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,666.99x = 55,954,812,735.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,954,812,735.70/270,666.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,729.36

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