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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,827.29, 373,741.42 and 149,968.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,827.29, 373,741.42 and 149,968.57 is: 206,956.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,827.29 : 373,741.42 = 149,968.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,827.29/373,741.42 = 149,968.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,827.29x = 373,741.42 × 149,968.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,827.29x = 56,049,466,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,049,466,307.17/270,827.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,956.49

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