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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,826.98, 373,736.64 and 149,965.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,826.98, 373,736.64 and 149,965.67 is: 206,950.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,826.98 : 373,736.64 = 149,965.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,826.98/373,736.64 = 149,965.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,826.98x = 373,736.64 × 149,965.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,826.98x = 56,047,665,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,047,665,621.15/270,826.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,950.08

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