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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,676.62, 373,524.21 and 149,818.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,676.62, 373,524.21 and 149,818.14 is: 206,743.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,676.62 : 373,524.21 = 149,818.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,676.62/373,524.21 = 149,818.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,676.62x = 373,524.21 × 149,818.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,676.62x = 55,960,702,387.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,960,702,387.17/270,676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,743.76

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