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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,191.67, 372,867.27 and 147,687.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,191.67, 372,867.27 and 147,687.55 is: 203,810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,191.67 : 372,867.27 = 147,687.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,191.67/372,867.27 = 147,687.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,191.67x = 372,867.27 × 147,687.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,191.67x = 55,067,853,581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,067,853,581.49/270,191.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,810.33

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