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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,791.71, 373,704.23 and 149,932.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,791.71, 373,704.23 and 149,932.98 is: 206,913.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,791.71 : 373,704.23 = 149,932.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,791.71/373,704.23 = 149,932.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,791.71x = 373,704.23 × 149,932.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,791.71x = 56,030,589,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,030,589,217.34/270,791.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,913.98

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