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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,828.10, 373,738.22 and 149,966.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,828.10, 373,738.22 and 149,966.79 is: 206,951.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,828.10 : 373,738.22 = 149,966.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,828.10/373,738.22 = 149,966.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,828.10x = 373,738.22 × 149,966.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,828.10x = 56,048,321,153.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,048,321,153.71/270,828.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,951.65

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