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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,727.66, 373,607.13 and 149,870.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,727.66, 373,607.13 and 149,870.97 is: 206,823.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,727.66 : 373,607.13 = 149,870.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,727.66/373,607.13 = 149,870.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,727.66x = 373,607.13 × 149,870.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,727.66x = 55,992,862,972.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,992,862,972.02/270,727.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,823.58

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