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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,812.85, 373,725.66 and 149,953.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,812.85, 373,725.66 and 149,953.90 is: 206,938.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,812.85 : 373,725.66 = 149,953.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,812.85/373,725.66 = 149,953.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,812.85x = 373,725.66 × 149,953.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,812.85x = 56,041,620,247.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,041,620,247.07/270,812.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,938.56

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