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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,298.57, 373,012.95 and 147,793.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,298.57, 373,012.95 and 147,793.36 is: 203,955.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,298.57 : 373,012.95 = 147,793.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,298.57/373,012.95 = 147,793.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,298.57x = 373,012.95 × 147,793.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,298.57x = 55,128,837,204.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,128,837,204.01/270,298.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,955.34

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