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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,681.87, 373,531.44 and 149,823.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,681.87, 373,531.44 and 149,823.39 is: 206,751.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,681.87 : 373,531.44 = 149,823.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,681.87/373,531.44 = 149,823.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,681.87x = 373,531.44 × 149,823.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,681.87x = 55,963,746,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,963,746,612.38/270,681.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,751.00

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