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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,826.48, 373,735.95 and 149,965.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,826.48, 373,735.95 and 149,965.17 is: 206,949.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,826.48 : 373,735.95 = 149,965.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,826.48/373,735.95 = 149,965.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,826.48x = 373,735.95 × 149,965.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,826.48x = 56,047,374,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,047,374,527.04/270,826.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,949.39

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