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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,731.61, 373,584.69 and 149,867.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,731.61, 373,584.69 and 149,867.06 is: 206,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,731.61 : 373,584.69 = 149,867.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,731.61/373,584.69 = 149,867.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,731.61x = 373,584.69 × 149,867.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,731.61x = 55,988,037,283.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,988,037,283.39/270,731.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,802.73

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