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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,816.11, 373,721.66 and 149,954.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,816.11, 373,721.66 and 149,954.79 is: 206,935.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,816.11 : 373,721.66 = 149,954.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,816.11/373,721.66 = 149,954.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,816.11x = 373,721.66 × 149,954.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,816.11x = 56,041,354,257.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,041,354,257.76/270,816.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,935.08

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