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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,786.77, 373,697.41 and 149,928.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,786.77, 373,697.41 and 149,928.05 is: 206,907.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,786.77 : 373,697.41 = 149,928.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,786.77/373,697.41 = 149,928.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,786.77x = 373,697.41 × 149,928.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,786.77x = 56,027,722,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,027,722,102.86/270,786.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,907.17

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