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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,787.60, 373,700.70 and 149,942.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,787.60, 373,700.70 and 149,942.26 is: 206,927.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,787.60 : 373,700.70 = 149,942.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,787.60/373,700.70 = 149,942.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,787.60x = 373,700.70 × 149,942.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,787.60x = 56,033,527,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,033,527,521.58/270,787.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,927.97

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