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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,346.34, 373,079.85 and 147,839.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,346.34, 373,079.85 and 147,839.25 is: 204,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,346.34 : 373,079.85 = 147,839.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,346.34/373,079.85 = 147,839.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,346.34x = 373,079.85 × 147,839.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,346.34x = 55,155,845,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,155,845,214.11/270,346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,019.21

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