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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,809.93, 373,712.84 and 149,950.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,809.93, 373,712.84 and 149,950.85 is: 206,929.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,809.93 : 373,712.84 = 149,950.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,809.93/373,712.84 = 149,950.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,809.93x = 373,712.84 × 149,950.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,809.93x = 56,038,555,957.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,038,555,957.91/270,809.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,929.47

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