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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,823.28, 373,747.92 and 149,964.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,823.28, 373,747.92 and 149,964.56 is: 206,957.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,823.28 : 373,747.92 = 149,964.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,823.28/373,747.92 = 149,964.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,823.28x = 373,747.92 × 149,964.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,823.28x = 56,048,942,373.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,048,942,373.72/270,823.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,957.62

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