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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,755.82, 373,638.56 and 149,894.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,755.82, 373,638.56 and 149,894.51 is: 206,851.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,755.82 : 373,638.56 = 149,894.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,755.82/373,638.56 = 149,894.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,755.82x = 373,638.56 × 149,894.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,755.82x = 56,006,366,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,006,366,250.64/270,755.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,851.94

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