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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,689.90, 373,540.26 and 149,823.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,689.90, 373,540.26 and 149,823.98 is: 206,750.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,689.90 : 373,540.26 = 149,823.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,689.90/373,540.26 = 149,823.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,689.90x = 373,540.26 × 149,823.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,689.90x = 55,965,288,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,965,288,443.43/270,689.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,750.56

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