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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,822.86, 373,730.96 and 149,961.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,822.86, 373,730.96 and 149,961.54 is: 206,944.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,822.86 : 373,730.96 = 149,961.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,822.86/373,730.96 = 149,961.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,822.86x = 373,730.96 × 149,961.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,822.86x = 56,045,272,083.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,045,272,083.67/270,822.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,944.39

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