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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,788.26, 373,699.48 and 149,929.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,788.26, 373,699.48 and 149,929.55 is: 206,909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,788.26 : 373,699.48 = 149,929.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,788.26/373,699.48 = 149,929.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,788.26x = 373,699.48 × 149,929.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,788.26x = 56,028,594,871.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,028,594,871.63/270,788.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,909.25

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