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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,730.06, 373,611.88 and 148,220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,730.06, 373,611.88 and 148,220.36 is: 204,546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,730.06 : 373,611.88 = 148,220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,730.06/373,611.88 = 148,220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,730.06x = 373,611.88 × 148,220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,730.06x = 55,376,887,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,376,887,353.88/270,730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,546.50

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