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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,788.10, 373,701.39 and 149,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,788.10, 373,701.39 and 149,942.76 is: 206,928.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,788.10 : 373,701.39 = 149,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,788.10/373,701.39 = 149,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,788.10x = 373,701.39 × 149,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,788.10x = 56,033,817,832.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,033,817,832.44/270,788.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,928.66

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