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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,621.62, 373,458.83 and 146,442.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,621.62, 373,458.83 and 146,442.61 is: 202,091.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,621.62 : 373,458.83 = 146,442.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,621.62/373,458.83 = 146,442.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,621.62x = 373,458.83 × 146,442.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,621.62x = 54,690,285,792.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,690,285,792.75/270,621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,091.34

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