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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,796.65, 373,720.41 and 149,949.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,796.65, 373,720.41 and 149,949.18 is: 206,941.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,796.65 : 373,720.41 = 149,949.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,796.65/373,720.41 = 149,949.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,796.65x = 373,720.41 × 149,949.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,796.65x = 56,039,066,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,039,066,410.42/270,796.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,941.51

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