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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,234.40, 372,923.56 and 147,727.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,234.40, 372,923.56 and 147,727.32 is: 203,863.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,234.40 : 372,923.56 = 147,727.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,234.40/372,923.56 = 147,727.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,234.40x = 372,923.56 × 147,727.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,234.40x = 55,090,998,083.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,090,998,083.66/270,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,863.75

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