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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,213.24, 372,895.76 and 147,705.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,213.24, 372,895.76 and 147,705.81 is: 203,834.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,213.24 : 372,895.76 = 147,705.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,213.24/372,895.76 = 147,705.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,213.24x = 372,895.76 × 147,705.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,213.24x = 55,078,870,276.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,078,870,276.37/270,213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,834.83

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