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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,300.33, 373,002.75 and 147,790.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,300.33, 373,002.75 and 147,790.44 is: 203,944.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,300.33 : 373,002.75 = 147,790.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,300.33/373,002.75 = 147,790.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,300.33x = 373,002.75 × 147,790.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,300.33x = 55,126,240,543.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,126,240,543.71/270,300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,944.41

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