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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,682.88, 373,503.27 and 149,823.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,682.88, 373,503.27 and 149,823.88 is: 206,735.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,682.88 : 373,503.27 = 149,823.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,682.88/373,503.27 = 149,823.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,682.88x = 373,503.27 × 149,823.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,682.88x = 55,959,707,889.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,959,707,889.41/270,682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,735.31

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