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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,723.14, 373,598.05 and 148,223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,723.14, 373,598.05 and 148,223.46 is: 204,548.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,723.14 : 373,598.05 = 148,223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,723.14/373,598.05 = 148,223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,723.14x = 373,598.05 × 148,223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,723.14x = 55,375,995,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,375,995,249.69/270,723.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,548.44

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