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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,688.41, 373,550.72 and 149,838.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,688.41, 373,550.72 and 149,838.03 is: 206,776.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,688.41 : 373,550.72 = 149,838.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,688.41/373,550.72 = 149,838.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,688.41x = 373,550.72 × 149,838.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,688.41x = 55,972,103,240.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,972,103,240.69/270,688.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,776.87

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