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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,847.96, 373,760.82 and 149,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,847.96, 373,760.82 and 149,994.28 is: 206,986.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,847.96 : 373,760.82 = 149,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,847.96/373,760.82 = 149,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,847.96x = 373,760.82 × 149,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,847.96x = 56,061,985,088.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,061,985,088.11/270,847.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,986.92

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