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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,727.60, 373,608.49 and 148,217.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,727.60, 373,608.49 and 148,217.91 is: 204,543.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,727.60 : 373,608.49 = 148,217.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,727.60/373,608.49 = 148,217.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,727.60x = 373,608.49 × 148,217.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,727.60x = 55,375,469,731.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,375,469,731.33/270,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,543.13

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