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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,789.10, 373,702.77 and 149,943.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,789.10, 373,702.77 and 149,943.76 is: 206,930.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,789.10 : 373,702.77 = 149,943.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,789.10/373,702.77 = 149,943.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,789.10x = 373,702.77 × 149,943.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,789.10x = 56,034,398,456.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,034,398,456.22/270,789.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,930.04

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