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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,788.20, 373,699.39 and 149,929.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,788.20, 373,699.39 and 149,929.48 is: 206,909.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,788.20 : 373,699.39 = 149,929.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,788.20/373,699.39 = 149,929.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,788.20x = 373,699.39 × 149,929.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,788.20x = 56,028,555,219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,028,555,219.02/270,788.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,909.15

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