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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,837.60, 373,751.26 and 149,976.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,837.60, 373,751.26 and 149,976.28 is: 206,964.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,837.60 : 373,751.26 = 149,976.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,837.60/373,751.26 = 149,976.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,837.60x = 373,751.26 × 149,976.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,837.60x = 56,053,823,620.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,053,823,620.11/270,837.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,964.70

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