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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,765.68, 373,644.48 and 149,898.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,765.68, 373,644.48 and 149,898.48 is: 206,853.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,765.68 : 373,644.48 = 149,898.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,765.68/373,644.48 = 149,898.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,765.68x = 373,644.48 × 149,898.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,765.68x = 56,008,739,612.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,008,739,612.39/270,765.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,853.17

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