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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,703.95, 373,566.93 and 149,842.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,703.95, 373,566.93 and 149,842.65 is: 206,780.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,703.95 : 373,566.93 = 149,842.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,703.95/373,566.93 = 149,842.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,703.95x = 373,566.93 × 149,842.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,703.95x = 55,976,258,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,976,258,743.56/270,703.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,780.35

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