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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,919.02, 373,864.10 and 148,410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,919.02, 373,864.10 and 148,410.46 is: 204,804.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,919.02 : 373,864.10 = 148,410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,919.02/373,864.10 = 148,410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,919.02x = 373,864.10 × 148,410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,919.02x = 55,485,343,058.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,485,343,058.49/270,919.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,804.16

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