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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,786.88, 373,697.58 and 149,928.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,786.88, 373,697.58 and 149,928.17 is: 206,907.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,786.88 : 373,697.58 = 149,928.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,786.88/373,697.58 = 149,928.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,786.88x = 373,697.58 × 149,928.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,786.88x = 56,027,794,302.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,027,794,302.83/270,786.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,907.34

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