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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,670.48, 373,520.04 and 149,811.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,670.48, 373,520.04 and 149,811.76 is: 206,737.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,670.48 : 373,520.04 = 149,811.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,670.48/373,520.04 = 149,811.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,670.48x = 373,520.04 × 149,811.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,670.48x = 55,957,694,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,957,694,587.67/270,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,737.34

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