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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,826.54, 373,740.38 and 149,967.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,826.54, 373,740.38 and 149,967.82 is: 206,955.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,826.54 : 373,740.38 = 149,967.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,826.54/373,740.38 = 149,967.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,826.54x = 373,740.38 × 149,967.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,826.54x = 56,049,031,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,049,031,157.86/270,826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,955.46

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