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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,706.08, 373,569.86 and 149,844.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,706.08, 373,569.86 and 149,844.78 is: 206,783.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,706.08 : 373,569.86 = 149,844.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,706.08/373,569.86 = 149,844.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,706.08x = 373,569.86 × 149,844.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,706.08x = 55,977,493,486.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,977,493,486.33/270,706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,783.29

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