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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,789.31, 373,663.31 and 149,926.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,789.31, 373,663.31 and 149,926.17 is: 206,883.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,789.31 : 373,663.31 = 149,926.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,789.31/373,663.31 = 149,926.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,789.31x = 373,663.31 × 149,926.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,789.31x = 56,021,908,937.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,021,908,937.82/270,789.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,883.75

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