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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,192.67, 372,868.65 and 147,688.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,192.67, 372,868.65 and 147,688.55 is: 203,811.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,192.67 : 372,868.65 = 147,688.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,192.67/372,868.65 = 147,688.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,192.67x = 372,868.65 × 147,688.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,192.67x = 55,068,430,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,068,430,258.96/270,192.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,811.71

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