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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,756.44, 373,642.59 and 146,577.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,756.44, 373,642.59 and 146,577.09 is: 202,275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,756.44 : 373,642.59 = 146,577.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,756.44/373,642.59 = 146,577.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,756.44x = 373,642.59 × 146,577.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,756.44x = 54,767,443,542.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,767,443,542.26/270,756.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,275.69

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