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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,829.02, 373,713.65 and 149,939.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,829.02, 373,713.65 and 149,939.96 is: 206,900.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,829.02 : 373,713.65 = 149,939.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,829.02/373,713.65 = 149,939.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,829.02x = 373,713.65 × 149,939.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,829.02x = 56,034,609,778.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,034,609,778.60/270,829.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,900.32

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