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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,823.00, 373,731.18 and 149,961.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,823.00, 373,731.18 and 149,961.69 is: 206,944.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,823.00 : 373,731.18 = 149,961.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,823.00/373,731.18 = 149,961.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,823.00x = 373,731.18 × 149,961.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,823.00x = 56,045,359,543.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,045,359,543.01/270,823.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,944.61

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