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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,338.10, 373,074.44 and 147,837.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,338.10, 373,074.44 and 147,837.69 is: 204,020.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,338.10 : 373,074.44 = 147,837.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,338.10/373,074.44 = 147,837.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,338.10x = 373,074.44 × 147,837.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,338.10x = 55,154,463,407.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,154,463,407.64/270,338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,020.31

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