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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,814.25, 373,729.48 and 148,311.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,814.25, 373,729.48 and 148,311.78 is: 204,673.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,814.25 : 373,729.48 = 148,311.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,814.25/373,729.48 = 148,311.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,814.25x = 373,729.48 × 148,311.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,814.25x = 55,428,482,645.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,428,482,645.01/270,814.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,673.43

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