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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,693, 373,546.98 and 149,839.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,693, 373,546.98 and 149,839.56 is: 206,773.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,693 : 373,546.98 = 149,839.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,693/373,546.98 = 149,839.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,693x = 373,546.98 × 149,839.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,693x = 55,972,115,122.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,972,115,122.53/270,693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,773.41

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