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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,643.56, 373,475.25 and 148,133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,643.56, 373,475.25 and 148,133.22 is: 204,416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,643.56 : 373,475.25 = 148,133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,643.56/373,475.25 = 148,133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,643.56x = 373,475.25 × 148,133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,643.56x = 55,324,091,372.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,324,091,372.81/270,643.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,416.80

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