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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,868.56, 373,767.86 and 149,979.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,868.56, 373,767.86 and 149,979.44 is: 206,954.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,868.56 : 373,767.86 = 149,979.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,868.56/373,767.86 = 149,979.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,868.56x = 373,767.86 × 149,979.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,868.56x = 56,057,494,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,057,494,332.80/270,868.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,954.60

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