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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,790.98, 373,703.22 and 149,932.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,790.98, 373,703.22 and 149,932.26 is: 206,912.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,790.98 : 373,703.22 = 149,932.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,790.98/373,703.22 = 149,932.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,790.98x = 373,703.22 × 149,932.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,790.98x = 56,030,168,343.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,030,168,343.88/270,790.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,912.98

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