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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,210.35, 372,883.80 and 147,697.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,210.35, 372,883.80 and 147,697.26 is: 203,818.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,210.35 : 372,883.80 = 147,697.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,210.35/372,883.80 = 147,697.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,210.35x = 372,883.80 × 147,697.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,210.35x = 55,073,915,558.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,073,915,558.39/270,210.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,818.68

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