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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,679.44, 373,532.46 and 149,820.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,679.44, 373,532.46 and 149,820.84 is: 206,749.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,679.44 : 373,532.46 = 149,820.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,679.44/373,532.46 = 149,820.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,679.44x = 373,532.46 × 149,820.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,679.44x = 55,962,946,924.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,962,946,924.47/270,679.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,749.90

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