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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,826.13, 373,739.83 and 149,967.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,826.13, 373,739.83 and 149,967.41 is: 206,954.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,826.13 : 373,739.83 = 149,967.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,826.13/373,739.83 = 149,967.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,826.13x = 373,739.83 × 149,967.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,826.13x = 56,048,793,569.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,048,793,569.10/270,826.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,954.90

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