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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,821.84, 373,729.50 and 149,960.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,821.84, 373,729.50 and 149,960.52 is: 206,942.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,821.84 : 373,729.50 = 149,960.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,821.84/373,729.50 = 149,960.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,821.84x = 373,729.50 × 149,960.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,821.84x = 56,044,670,159.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,044,670,159.34/270,821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,942.95

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