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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,823.64, 373,732.04 and 149,962.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,823.64, 373,732.04 and 149,962.32 is: 206,945.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,823.64 : 373,732.04 = 149,962.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,823.64/373,732.04 = 149,962.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,823.64x = 373,732.04 × 149,962.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,823.64x = 56,045,723,026.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,045,723,026.92/270,823.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,945.46

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