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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,214.24, 372,897.14 and 147,706.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,214.24, 372,897.14 and 147,706.81 is: 203,836.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,214.24 : 372,897.14 = 147,706.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,214.24/372,897.14 = 147,706.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,214.24x = 372,897.14 × 147,706.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,214.24x = 55,079,447,007.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,079,447,007.52/270,214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,836.21

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