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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,724.14, 373,599.43 and 148,224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,724.14, 373,599.43 and 148,224.46 is: 204,549.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,724.14 : 373,599.43 = 148,224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,724.14/373,599.43 = 148,224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,724.14x = 373,599.43 × 148,224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,724.14x = 55,376,573,768.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,376,573,768.06/270,724.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,549.82

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