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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,048.33, 404,569.49 and 168,877.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,048.33, 404,569.49 and 168,877.71 is: 253,002.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,048.33 : 404,569.49 = 168,877.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,048.33/404,569.49 = 168,877.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,048.33x = 404,569.49 × 168,877.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,048.33x = 68,322,768,162.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,322,768,162.68/270,048.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,002.00

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