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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,826.73, 373,736.29 and 149,965.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,826.73, 373,736.29 and 149,965.42 is: 206,949.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,826.73 : 373,736.29 = 149,965.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,826.73/373,736.29 = 149,965.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,826.73x = 373,736.29 × 149,965.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,826.73x = 56,047,520,353.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,047,520,353.72/270,826.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,949.74

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