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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,296.07, 373,009.50 and 147,790.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,296.07, 373,009.50 and 147,790.86 is: 203,951.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,296.07 : 373,009.50 = 147,790.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,296.07/373,009.50 = 147,790.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,296.07x = 373,009.50 × 147,790.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,296.07x = 55,127,394,793.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,127,394,793.17/270,296.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,951.89

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