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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,787.51, 373,698.44 and 149,928.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,787.51, 373,698.44 and 149,928.79 is: 206,908.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,787.51 : 373,698.44 = 149,928.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,787.51/373,698.44 = 149,928.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,787.51x = 373,698.44 × 149,928.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,787.51x = 56,028,154,934.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,028,154,934.09/270,787.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,908.20

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