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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,827.10, 373,736.84 and 149,965.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,827.10, 373,736.84 and 149,965.79 is: 206,950.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,827.10 : 373,736.84 = 149,965.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,827.10/373,736.84 = 149,965.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,827.10x = 373,736.84 × 149,965.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,827.10x = 56,047,739,527.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,047,739,527.99/270,827.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,950.27

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