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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,358.42, 373,096.56 and 147,851.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,358.42, 373,096.56 and 147,851.34 is: 204,035.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,358.42 : 373,096.56 = 147,851.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,358.42/373,096.56 = 147,851.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,358.42x = 373,096.56 × 147,851.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,358.42x = 55,162,825,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,162,825,606.13/270,358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,035.91

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