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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,836.02, 373,749.10 and 149,974.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,836.02, 373,749.10 and 149,974.71 is: 206,962.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,836.02 : 373,749.10 = 149,974.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,836.02/373,749.10 = 149,974.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,836.02x = 373,749.10 × 149,974.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,836.02x = 56,052,911,108.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,052,911,108.77/270,836.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,962.54

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