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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,682.24, 373,489.60 and 149,817.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,682.24, 373,489.60 and 149,817.82 is: 206,719.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,682.24 : 373,489.60 = 149,817.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,682.24/373,489.60 = 149,817.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,682.24x = 373,489.60 × 149,817.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,682.24x = 55,955,397,664.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,955,397,664.67/270,682.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,719.87

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