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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,920.26, 373,865.83 and 148,411.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,920.26, 373,865.83 and 148,411.71 is: 204,805.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,920.26 : 373,865.83 = 148,411.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,920.26/373,865.83 = 148,411.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,920.26x = 373,865.83 × 148,411.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,920.26x = 55,486,066,769.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,486,066,769.84/270,920.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,805.90

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