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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,706.71, 373,570.73 and 149,845.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,706.71, 373,570.73 and 149,845.40 is: 206,784.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,706.71 : 373,570.73 = 149,845.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,706.71/373,570.73 = 149,845.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,706.71x = 373,570.73 × 149,845.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,706.71x = 55,977,852,848.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,977,852,848.06/270,706.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,784.13

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