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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,828.14, 373,738.23 and 149,966.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,828.14, 373,738.23 and 149,966.83 is: 206,951.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,828.14 : 373,738.23 = 149,966.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,828.14/373,738.23 = 149,966.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,828.14x = 373,738.23 × 149,966.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,828.14x = 56,048,338,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,048,338,071.74/270,828.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,951.68

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