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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,212.24, 372,894.38 and 147,704.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,212.24, 372,894.38 and 147,704.81 is: 203,833.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,212.24 : 372,894.38 = 147,704.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,212.24/372,894.38 = 147,704.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,212.24x = 372,894.38 × 147,704.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,212.24x = 55,078,291,498.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,078,291,498.86/270,212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,833.44

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