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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,643.06, 373,474.56 and 148,132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,643.06, 373,474.56 and 148,132.72 is: 204,416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,643.06 : 373,474.56 = 148,132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,643.06/373,474.56 = 148,132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,643.06x = 373,474.56 × 148,132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,643.06x = 55,323,802,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,323,802,423.60/270,643.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,416.11

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