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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,358.17, 373,096.21 and 147,851.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,358.17, 373,096.21 and 147,851.09 is: 204,035.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,358.17 : 373,096.21 = 147,851.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,358.17/373,096.21 = 147,851.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,358.17x = 373,096.21 × 147,851.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,358.17x = 55,162,681,323.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,162,681,323.37/270,358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,035.56

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