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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,827.55, 373,741.77 and 149,968.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,827.55, 373,741.77 and 149,968.83 is: 206,956.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,827.55 : 373,741.77 = 149,968.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,827.55/373,741.77 = 149,968.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,827.55x = 373,741.77 × 149,968.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,827.55x = 56,049,615,969.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,049,615,969.03/270,827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,956.85

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