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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,792.96, 373,705.96 and 149,934.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,792.96, 373,705.96 and 149,934.25 is: 206,915.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,792.96 : 373,705.96 = 149,934.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,792.96/373,705.96 = 149,934.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,792.96x = 373,705.96 × 149,934.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,792.96x = 56,031,322,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,031,322,833.13/270,792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,915.73

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