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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,798.15, 373,722.48 and 149,950.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,798.15, 373,722.48 and 149,950.68 is: 206,943.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,798.15 : 373,722.48 = 149,950.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,798.15/373,722.48 = 149,950.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,798.15x = 373,722.48 × 149,950.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,798.15x = 56,039,940,007.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,039,940,007.29/270,798.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,943.59

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