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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,821.88, 373,729.62 and 149,960.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,821.88, 373,729.62 and 149,960.57 is: 206,943.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,821.88 : 373,729.62 = 149,960.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,821.88/373,729.62 = 149,960.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,821.88x = 373,729.62 × 149,960.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,821.88x = 56,044,706,841.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,044,706,841.08/270,821.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,943.05

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