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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,826.16, 373,739.87 and 149,967.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,826.16, 373,739.87 and 149,967.45 is: 206,954.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,826.16 : 373,739.87 = 149,967.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,826.16/373,739.87 = 149,967.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,826.16x = 373,739.87 × 149,967.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,826.16x = 56,048,815,642.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,048,815,642.15/270,826.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,954.95

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