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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,227.35, 372,913.70 and 147,720.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,227.35, 372,913.70 and 147,720.18 is: 203,853.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,227.35 : 372,913.70 = 147,720.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,227.35/372,913.70 = 147,720.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,227.35x = 372,913.70 × 147,720.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,227.35x = 55,086,878,888.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,086,878,888.47/270,227.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,853.82

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