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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,687.62, 373,539.38 and 149,829.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,687.62, 373,539.38 and 149,829.14 is: 206,758.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,687.62 : 373,539.38 = 149,829.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,687.62/373,539.38 = 149,829.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,687.62x = 373,539.38 × 149,829.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,687.62x = 55,967,084,061.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,967,084,061.53/270,687.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,758.94

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