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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,791.31, 373,666.07 and 149,928.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,791.31, 373,666.07 and 149,928.18 is: 206,886.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,791.31 : 373,666.07 = 149,928.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,791.31/373,666.07 = 149,928.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,791.31x = 373,666.07 × 149,928.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,791.31x = 56,023,073,053.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,023,073,053.21/270,791.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,886.52

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