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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,799.15, 373,723.86 and 149,951.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,799.15, 373,723.86 and 149,951.68 is: 206,944.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,799.15 : 373,723.86 = 149,951.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,799.15/373,723.86 = 149,951.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,799.15x = 373,723.86 × 149,951.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,799.15x = 56,040,520,663.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,040,520,663.08/270,799.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,944.97

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