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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,209.35, 372,882.42 and 147,696.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,209.35, 372,882.42 and 147,696.26 is: 203,817.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,209.35 : 372,882.42 = 147,696.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,209.35/372,882.42 = 147,696.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,209.35x = 372,882.42 × 147,696.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,209.35x = 55,073,338,853.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,073,338,853.75/270,209.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,817.30

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