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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,703.83, 373,566.76 and 149,842.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,703.83, 373,566.76 and 149,842.53 is: 206,780.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,703.83 : 373,566.76 = 149,842.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,703.83/373,566.76 = 149,842.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,703.83x = 373,566.76 × 149,842.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,703.83x = 55,976,186,574.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,976,186,574.47/270,703.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,780.18

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