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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,642.06, 373,473.18 and 148,131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,642.06, 373,473.18 and 148,131.72 is: 204,414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,642.06 : 373,473.18 = 148,131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,642.06/373,473.18 = 148,131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,642.06x = 373,473.18 × 148,131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,642.06x = 55,323,224,527.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,323,224,527.27/270,642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,414.73

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