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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,733.76, 373,600.47 and 149,866.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,733.76, 373,600.47 and 149,866.50 is: 206,809.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,733.76 : 373,600.47 = 149,866.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,733.76/373,600.47 = 149,866.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,733.76x = 373,600.47 × 149,866.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,733.76x = 55,990,194,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,990,194,087.92/270,733.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,809.06

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