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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,822.20, 373,730.06 and 149,960.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,822.20, 373,730.06 and 149,960.89 is: 206,943.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,822.20 : 373,730.06 = 149,960.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,822.20/373,730.06 = 149,960.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,822.20x = 373,730.06 × 149,960.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,822.20x = 56,044,892,417.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,044,892,417.35/270,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,943.49

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