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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,754.37, 373,626.80 and 148,223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,754.37, 373,626.80 and 148,223.27 is: 204,540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,754.37 : 373,626.80 = 148,223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,754.37/373,626.80 = 148,223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,754.37x = 373,626.80 × 148,223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,754.37x = 55,380,186,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,380,186,055.64/270,754.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,540.32

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