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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,669.49, 373,519.36 and 149,808.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,669.49, 373,519.36 and 149,808.21 is: 206,732.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,669.49 : 373,519.36 = 149,808.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,669.49/373,519.36 = 149,808.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,669.49x = 373,519.36 × 149,808.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,669.49x = 55,956,266,721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,956,266,721.95/270,669.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,732.82

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