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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,566.57, 373,376.11 and 148,058.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,566.57, 373,376.11 and 148,058.46 is: 204,317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,566.57 : 373,376.11 = 148,058.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,566.57/373,376.11 = 148,058.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,566.57x = 373,376.11 × 148,058.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,566.57x = 55,281,489,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,281,489,240.22/270,566.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,317.52

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