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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,827.41, 373,741.60 and 149,968.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,827.41, 373,741.60 and 149,968.70 is: 206,956.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,827.41 : 373,741.60 = 149,968.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,827.41/373,741.60 = 149,968.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,827.41x = 373,741.60 × 149,968.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,827.41x = 56,049,541,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,049,541,887.92/270,827.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,956.68

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