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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,826.29, 373,740.04 and 149,967.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,826.29, 373,740.04 and 149,967.57 is: 206,955.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,826.29 : 373,740.04 = 149,967.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,826.29/373,740.04 = 149,967.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,826.29x = 373,740.04 × 149,967.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,826.29x = 56,048,885,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,048,885,610.50/270,826.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,955.11

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