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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,620.68, 373,450.65 and 148,112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,620.68, 373,450.65 and 148,112.46 is: 204,391.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,620.68 : 373,450.65 = 148,112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,620.68/373,450.65 = 148,112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,620.68x = 373,450.65 × 148,112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,620.68x = 55,312,695,305.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,312,695,305.12/270,620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,391.98

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