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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,825.75, 373,739.31 and 149,967.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,825.75, 373,739.31 and 149,967.04 is: 206,954.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,825.75 : 373,739.31 = 149,967.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,825.75/373,739.31 = 149,967.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,825.75x = 373,739.31 × 149,967.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,825.75x = 56,048,576,930.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,048,576,930.54/270,825.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,954.38

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