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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,827.13, 373,741.20 and 149,968.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,827.13, 373,741.20 and 149,968.41 is: 206,956.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,827.13 : 373,741.20 = 149,968.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,827.13/373,741.20 = 149,968.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,827.13x = 373,741.20 × 149,968.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,827.13x = 56,049,373,515.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,049,373,515.49/270,827.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,956.27

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