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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,688.90, 373,538.88 and 149,822.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,688.90, 373,538.88 and 149,822.98 is: 206,749.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,688.90 : 373,538.88 = 149,822.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,688.90/373,538.88 = 149,822.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,688.90x = 373,538.88 × 149,822.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,688.90x = 55,964,708,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,964,708,147.46/270,688.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,749.18

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