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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,794.77, 373,717.82 and 149,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,794.77, 373,717.82 and 149,947.30 is: 206,938.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,794.77 : 373,717.82 = 149,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,794.77/373,717.82 = 149,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,794.77x = 373,717.82 × 149,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,794.77x = 56,037,978,070.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,037,978,070.89/270,794.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,938.92

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