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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,668.49, 373,517.99 and 149,807.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,668.49, 373,517.99 and 149,807.21 is: 206,731.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,668.49 : 373,517.99 = 149,807.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,668.49/373,517.99 = 149,807.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,668.49x = 373,517.99 × 149,807.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,668.49x = 55,955,685,350.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,955,685,350.08/270,668.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,731.44

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