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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,844.60, 373,760.92 and 149,983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,844.60, 373,760.92 and 149,983.28 is: 206,974.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,844.60 : 373,760.92 = 149,983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,844.60/373,760.92 = 149,983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,844.60x = 373,760.92 × 149,983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,844.60x = 56,057,888,717.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,057,888,717.42/270,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,974.36

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