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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,817.79, 373,725.86 and 146,638.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,817.79, 373,725.86 and 146,638.18 is: 202,359.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,817.79 : 373,725.86 = 146,638.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,817.79/373,725.86 = 146,638.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,817.79x = 373,725.86 × 146,638.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,817.79x = 54,802,480,694.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,802,480,694.35/270,817.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,359.23

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