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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,357.94, 373,082.16 and 147,848.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,357.94, 373,082.16 and 147,848.14 is: 204,023.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,357.94 : 373,082.16 = 147,848.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,357.94/373,082.16 = 147,848.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,357.94x = 373,082.16 × 147,848.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,357.94x = 55,159,503,423.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,159,503,423.18/270,357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,023.98

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