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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,667.74, 373,516.95 and 149,806.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,667.74, 373,516.95 and 149,806.45 is: 206,730.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,667.74 : 373,516.95 = 149,806.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,667.74/373,516.95 = 149,806.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,667.74x = 373,516.95 × 149,806.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,667.74x = 55,955,247,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,955,247,360.54/270,667.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,730.39

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