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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,918.02, 373,862.72 and 148,409.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,918.02, 373,862.72 and 148,409.46 is: 204,802.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,918.02 : 373,862.72 = 148,409.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,918.02/373,862.72 = 148,409.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,918.02x = 373,862.72 × 148,409.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,918.02x = 55,484,764,760.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,484,764,760.35/270,918.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,802.78

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