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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,044.91, 405,208.80 and 175,252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,044.91, 405,208.80 and 175,252.77 is: 262,970.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,044.91 : 405,208.80 = 175,252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,044.91/405,208.80 = 175,252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,044.91x = 405,208.80 × 175,252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,044.91x = 71,013,964,628.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,013,964,628.38/270,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,970.94

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