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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,336.60, 373,072.37 and 147,836.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,336.60, 373,072.37 and 147,836.18 is: 204,018.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,336.60 : 373,072.37 = 147,836.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,336.60/373,072.37 = 147,836.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,336.60x = 373,072.37 × 147,836.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,336.60x = 55,153,594,237.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,153,594,237.85/270,336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,018.23

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