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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,722.07, 373,591.98 and 149,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,722.07, 373,591.98 and 149,860.80 is: 206,805.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,722.07 : 373,591.98 = 149,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,722.07/373,591.98 = 149,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,722.07x = 373,591.98 × 149,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,722.07x = 55,986,792,996.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,986,792,996.38/270,722.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,805.43

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