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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,811.44, 373,714.91 and 149,952.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,811.44, 373,714.91 and 149,952.35 is: 206,931.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,811.44 : 373,714.91 = 149,952.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,811.44/373,714.91 = 149,952.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,811.44x = 373,714.91 × 149,952.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,811.44x = 56,039,426,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,039,426,366.20/270,811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,931.53

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