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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,727.57, 373,599.57 and 149,866.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,727.57, 373,599.57 and 149,866.30 is: 206,813.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,727.57 : 373,599.57 = 149,866.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,727.57/373,599.57 = 149,866.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,727.57x = 373,599.57 × 149,866.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,727.57x = 55,989,985,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,989,985,237.49/270,727.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,813.02

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