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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,622.68, 373,453.40 and 148,114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,622.68, 373,453.40 and 148,114.46 is: 204,394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,622.68 : 373,453.40 = 148,114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,622.68/373,453.40 = 148,114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,622.68x = 373,453.40 × 148,114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,622.68x = 55,313,848,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,313,848,676.16/270,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,394.73

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