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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,822.13, 373,729.97 and 149,960.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,822.13, 373,729.97 and 149,960.81 is: 206,943.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,822.13 : 373,729.97 = 149,960.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,822.13/373,729.97 = 149,960.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,822.13x = 373,729.97 × 149,960.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,822.13x = 56,044,850,331.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,044,850,331.70/270,822.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,943.39

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