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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,667.41, 373,521.77 and 149,817.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,667.41, 373,521.77 and 149,817.03 is: 206,747.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,667.41 : 373,521.77 = 149,817.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,667.41/373,521.77 = 149,817.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,667.41x = 373,521.77 × 149,817.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,667.41x = 55,959,921,472.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,959,921,472.66/270,667.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,747.91

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