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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,621.88, 373,459.16 and 146,442.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,621.88, 373,459.16 and 146,442.85 is: 202,091.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,621.88 : 373,459.16 = 146,442.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,621.88/373,459.16 = 146,442.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,621.88x = 373,459.16 × 146,442.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,621.88x = 54,690,423,181.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,690,423,181.47/270,621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,091.66

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