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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,837.85, 373,751.61 and 149,976.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,837.85, 373,751.61 and 149,976.53 is: 206,965.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,837.85 : 373,751.61 = 149,976.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,837.85/373,751.61 = 149,976.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,837.85x = 373,751.61 × 149,976.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,837.85x = 56,053,969,549.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,053,969,549.71/270,837.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,965.05

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