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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,753.37, 373,625.42 and 148,222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,753.37, 373,625.42 and 148,222.27 is: 204,538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,753.37 : 373,625.42 = 148,222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,753.37/373,625.42 = 148,222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,753.37x = 373,625.42 × 148,222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,753.37x = 55,379,608,500.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,379,608,500.36/270,753.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,538.94

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