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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,315.29, 373,025.69 and 147,810.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,315.29, 373,025.69 and 147,810.53 is: 203,973.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,315.29 : 373,025.69 = 147,810.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,315.29/373,025.69 = 147,810.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,315.29x = 373,025.69 × 147,810.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,315.29x = 55,137,122,338.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,137,122,338.33/270,315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,973.38

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