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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,232.78, 372,921.32 and 147,725.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,232.78, 372,921.32 and 147,725.69 is: 203,861.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,232.78 : 372,921.32 = 147,725.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,232.78/372,921.32 = 147,725.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,232.78x = 372,921.32 × 147,725.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,232.78x = 55,090,058,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,090,058,574.08/270,232.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,861.50

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