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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,854.72, 373,780.56 and 149,993.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,854.72, 373,780.56 and 149,993.36 is: 206,991.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,854.72 : 373,780.56 = 149,993.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,854.72/373,780.56 = 149,993.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,854.72x = 373,780.56 × 149,993.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,854.72x = 56,064,602,097.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,064,602,097.08/270,854.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,991.42

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