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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,820.92, 373,728.29 and 149,959.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,820.92, 373,728.29 and 149,959.61 is: 206,941.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,820.92 : 373,728.29 = 149,959.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,820.92/373,728.29 = 149,959.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,820.92x = 373,728.29 × 149,959.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,820.92x = 56,044,149,432.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,044,149,432.63/270,820.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,941.73

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