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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,786.51, 373,697.06 and 149,927.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,786.51, 373,697.06 and 149,927.79 is: 206,906.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,786.51 : 373,697.06 = 149,927.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,786.51/373,697.06 = 149,927.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,786.51x = 373,697.06 × 149,927.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,786.51x = 56,027,575,644.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,027,575,644.36/270,786.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,906.82

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