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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,705.58, 373,569.17 and 149,844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,705.58, 373,569.17 and 149,844.28 is: 206,782.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,705.58 : 373,569.17 = 149,844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,705.58/373,569.17 = 149,844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,705.58x = 373,569.17 × 149,844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,705.58x = 55,977,202,749.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,977,202,749.54/270,705.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,782.60

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