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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,691, 373,544.04 and 149,832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,691, 373,544.04 and 149,832.52 is: 206,763.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,691 : 373,544.04 = 149,832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,691/373,544.04 = 149,832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,691x = 373,544.04 × 149,832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,691x = 55,969,044,844.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,969,044,844.18/270,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,763.60

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