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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,731.74, 373,614.23 and 148,222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,731.74, 373,614.23 and 148,222.08 is: 204,548.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,731.74 : 373,614.23 = 148,222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,731.74/373,614.23 = 148,222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,731.74x = 373,614.23 × 148,222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,731.74x = 55,377,875,679.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,377,875,679.02/270,731.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,548.89

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