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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,231.24, 372,906.22 and 147,729.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,231.24, 372,906.22 and 147,729.94 is: 203,860.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,231.24 : 372,906.22 = 147,729.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,231.24/372,906.22 = 147,729.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,231.24x = 372,906.22 × 147,729.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,231.24x = 55,089,411,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,089,411,272.37/270,231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,860.27

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