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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,948.04, 373,894.74 and 148,440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,948.04, 373,894.74 and 148,440.84 is: 204,840.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,948.04 : 373,894.74 = 148,440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,948.04/373,894.74 = 148,440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,948.04x = 373,894.74 × 148,440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,948.04x = 55,501,249,277.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,501,249,277.18/270,948.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,840.93

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