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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,786.60, 373,699.32 and 149,941.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,786.60, 373,699.32 and 149,941.26 is: 206,926.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,786.60 : 373,699.32 = 149,941.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,786.60/373,699.32 = 149,941.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,786.60x = 373,699.32 × 149,941.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,786.60x = 56,032,946,901.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,032,946,901.94/270,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,926.59

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