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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,820.32, 373,721.76 and 149,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,820.32, 373,721.76 and 149,952 is: 206,928.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,820.32 : 373,721.76 = 149,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,820.32/373,721.76 = 149,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,820.32x = 373,721.76 × 149,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,820.32x = 56,040,325,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,040,325,355.52/270,820.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,928.07

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