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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,837.35, 373,750.92 and 149,976.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,837.35, 373,750.92 and 149,976.03 is: 206,964.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,837.35 : 373,750.92 = 149,976.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,837.35/373,750.92 = 149,976.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,837.35x = 373,750.92 × 149,976.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,837.35x = 56,053,679,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,053,679,190.45/270,837.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,964.37

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