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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,785.38, 373,695.51 and 149,926.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,785.38, 373,695.51 and 149,926.67 is: 206,905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,785.38 : 373,695.51 = 149,926.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,785.38/373,695.51 = 149,926.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,785.38x = 373,695.51 × 149,926.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,785.38x = 56,026,923,408.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,026,923,408.25/270,785.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,905.27

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