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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,671.66, 373,521.31 and 149,805.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,671.66, 373,521.31 and 149,805.74 is: 206,728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,671.66 : 373,521.31 = 149,805.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,671.66/373,521.31 = 149,805.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,671.66x = 373,521.31 × 149,805.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,671.66x = 55,955,636,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,955,636,250.32/270,671.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,728.83

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