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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,686.16, 373,547.61 and 149,835.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,686.16, 373,547.61 and 149,835.78 is: 206,773.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,686.16 : 373,547.61 = 149,835.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,686.16/373,547.61 = 149,835.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,686.16x = 373,547.61 × 149,835.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,686.16x = 55,970,797,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,970,797,511.49/270,686.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,773.77

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