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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,682.13, 373,502.24 and 149,823.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,682.13, 373,502.24 and 149,823.12 is: 206,734.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,682.13 : 373,502.24 = 149,823.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,682.13/373,502.24 = 149,823.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,682.13x = 373,502.24 × 149,823.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,682.13x = 55,959,272,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,959,272,137.14/270,682.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,734.27

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