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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,727.72, 373,608.66 and 148,218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,727.72, 373,608.66 and 148,218.04 is: 204,543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,727.72 : 373,608.66 = 148,218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,727.72/373,608.66 = 148,218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,727.72x = 373,608.66 × 148,218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,727.72x = 55,375,542,000.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,375,542,000.00/270,727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,543.30

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