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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,304.08, 373,020.56 and 147,798.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,304.08, 373,020.56 and 147,798.88 is: 203,962.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,304.08 : 373,020.56 = 147,798.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,304.08/373,020.56 = 147,798.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,304.08x = 373,020.56 × 147,798.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,304.08x = 55,132,020,984.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,132,020,984.97/270,304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,962.96

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