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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,790.31, 373,664.69 and 149,927.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,790.31, 373,664.69 and 149,927.17 is: 206,885.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,790.31 : 373,664.69 = 149,927.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,790.31/373,664.69 = 149,927.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,790.31x = 373,664.69 × 149,927.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,790.31x = 56,022,489,500.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,022,489,500.63/270,790.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,885.13

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