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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,667.66, 373,522.11 and 149,817.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,667.66, 373,522.11 and 149,817.28 is: 206,748.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,667.66 : 373,522.11 = 149,817.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,667.66/373,522.11 = 149,817.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,667.66x = 373,522.11 × 149,817.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,667.66x = 55,960,066,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,960,066,540.06/270,667.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,748.26

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