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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,796.31, 373,672.96 and 149,933.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,796.31, 373,672.96 and 149,933.18 is: 206,893.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,796.31 : 373,672.96 = 149,933.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,796.31/373,672.96 = 149,933.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,796.31x = 373,672.96 × 149,933.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,796.31x = 56,025,975,172.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,025,975,172.81/270,796.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,893.42

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