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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,690, 373,542.84 and 149,836.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,690, 373,542.84 and 149,836.56 is: 206,769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,690 : 373,542.84 = 149,836.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,690/373,542.84 = 149,836.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,690x = 373,542.84 × 149,836.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,690x = 55,970,374,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,970,374,158.23/270,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,769.27

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