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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,705.66, 373,574.52 and 149,855.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,705.66, 373,574.52 and 149,855.28 is: 206,800.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,705.66 : 373,574.52 = 149,855.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,705.66/373,574.52 = 149,855.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,705.66x = 373,574.52 × 149,855.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,705.66x = 55,982,114,295.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,982,114,295.47/270,705.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,800.68

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