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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,668.03, 373,516.04 and 148,160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,668.03, 373,516.04 and 148,160.27 is: 204,457.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,668.03 : 373,516.04 = 148,160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,668.03/373,516.04 = 148,160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,668.03x = 373,516.04 × 148,160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,668.03x = 55,340,238,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,340,238,639.92/270,668.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,457.98

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