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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,182.53, 372,853.14 and 147,677.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,182.53, 372,853.14 and 147,677.44 is: 203,795.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,182.53 : 372,853.14 = 147,677.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,182.53/372,853.14 = 147,677.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,182.53x = 372,853.14 × 147,677.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,182.53x = 55,061,997,211.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,061,997,211.16/270,182.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,795.55

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