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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,707.71, 373,572.10 and 149,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,707.71, 373,572.10 and 149,846.40 is: 206,785.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,707.71 : 373,572.10 = 149,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,707.71/373,572.10 = 149,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,707.71x = 373,572.10 × 149,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,707.71x = 55,978,434,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,978,434,325.44/270,707.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,785.52

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