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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,829.98, 373,740.78 and 149,968.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,829.98, 373,740.78 and 149,968.68 is: 206,954.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,829.98 : 373,740.78 = 149,968.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,829.98/373,740.78 = 149,968.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,829.98x = 373,740.78 × 149,968.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,829.98x = 56,049,409,570.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,049,409,570.07/270,829.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,954.23

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