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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,791.08, 373,703.35 and 149,932.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,791.08, 373,703.35 and 149,932.34 is: 206,913.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,791.08 : 373,703.35 = 149,932.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,791.08/373,703.35 = 149,932.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,791.08x = 373,703.35 × 149,932.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,791.08x = 56,030,218,290.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,030,218,290.77/270,791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,913.09

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