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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,844.18, 373,764.63 and 149,985.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,844.18, 373,764.63 and 149,985.32 is: 206,979.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,844.18 : 373,764.63 = 149,985.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,844.18/373,764.63 = 149,985.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,844.18x = 373,764.63 × 149,985.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,844.18x = 56,059,207,635.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,059,207,635.23/270,844.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,979.55

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