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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,811.10, 373,723.25 and 149,952.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,811.10, 373,723.25 and 149,952.15 is: 206,936.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,811.10 : 373,723.25 = 149,952.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,811.10/373,723.25 = 149,952.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,811.10x = 373,723.25 × 149,952.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,811.10x = 56,040,604,092.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,040,604,092.73/270,811.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,936.15

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