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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,097.30, 375,492.06 and 147,917.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,097.30, 375,492.06 and 147,917.48 is: 204,124.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,097.30 : 375,492.06 = 147,917.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,097.30/375,492.06 = 147,917.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,097.30x = 375,492.06 × 147,917.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,097.30x = 55,541,837,397.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,541,837,397.75/272,097.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,124.91

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