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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,726.44, 373,605.75 and 149,878.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,726.44, 373,605.75 and 149,878.89 is: 206,834.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,726.44 : 373,605.75 = 149,878.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,726.44/373,605.75 = 149,878.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,726.44x = 373,605.75 × 149,878.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,726.44x = 55,995,615,107.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,995,615,107.62/270,726.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,834.68

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