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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,274.11, 372,978.21 and 147,766.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,274.11, 372,978.21 and 147,766.92 is: 203,918.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,274.11 : 372,978.21 = 147,766.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,274.11/372,978.21 = 147,766.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,274.11x = 372,978.21 × 147,766.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,274.11x = 55,113,841,318.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,113,841,318.81/270,274.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,918.32

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