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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,788.31, 373,661.93 and 149,925.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,788.31, 373,661.93 and 149,925.17 is: 206,882.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,788.31 : 373,661.93 = 149,925.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,788.31/373,661.93 = 149,925.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,788.31x = 373,661.93 × 149,925.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,788.31x = 56,021,329,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,021,329,686.75/270,788.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,882.38

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