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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,705.21, 373,568.66 and 149,843.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,705.21, 373,568.66 and 149,843.90 is: 206,782.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,705.21 : 373,568.66 = 149,843.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,705.21/373,568.66 = 149,843.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,705.21x = 373,568.66 × 149,843.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,705.21x = 55,976,982,315.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,976,982,315.11/270,705.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,782.06

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