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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,835.85, 373,748.85 and 149,974.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,835.85, 373,748.85 and 149,974.53 is: 206,962.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,835.85 : 373,748.85 = 149,974.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,835.85/373,748.85 = 149,974.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,835.85x = 373,748.85 × 149,974.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,835.85x = 56,052,808,116.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,052,808,116.79/270,835.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,962.30

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