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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,270.36, 372,973.05 and 147,763.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,270.36, 372,973.05 and 147,763.17 is: 203,913.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,270.36 : 372,973.05 = 147,763.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,270.36/372,973.05 = 147,763.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,270.36x = 372,973.05 × 147,763.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,270.36x = 55,111,680,192.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,111,680,192.57/270,270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,913.15

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