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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,826.35, 373,735.77 and 149,965.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,826.35, 373,735.77 and 149,965.05 is: 206,949.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,826.35 : 373,735.77 = 149,965.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,826.35/373,735.77 = 149,965.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,826.35x = 373,735.77 × 149,965.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,826.35x = 56,047,302,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,047,302,595.70/270,826.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,949.22

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