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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,827.60, 373,737.44 and 149,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,827.60, 373,737.44 and 149,966.24 is: 206,950.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,827.60 : 373,737.44 = 149,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,827.60/373,737.44 = 149,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,827.60x = 373,737.44 × 149,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,827.60x = 56,047,998,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,047,998,624.03/270,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,950.84

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