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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,178.03, 372,846.92 and 147,672.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,178.03, 372,846.92 and 147,672.93 is: 203,789.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,178.03 : 372,846.92 = 147,672.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,178.03/372,846.92 = 147,672.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,178.03x = 372,846.92 × 147,672.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,178.03x = 55,059,397,117.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,059,397,117.88/270,178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,789.32

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