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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,909.98, 373,851.65 and 148,401.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,909.98, 373,851.65 and 148,401.38 is: 204,791.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,909.98 : 373,851.65 = 148,401.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,909.98/373,851.65 = 148,401.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,909.98x = 373,851.65 × 148,401.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,909.98x = 55,480,098,164.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,480,098,164.01/270,909.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,791.64

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