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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,049.33, 404,570.98 and 168,878.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,049.33, 404,570.98 and 168,878.71 is: 253,003.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,049.33 : 404,570.98 = 168,878.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,049.33/404,570.98 = 168,878.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,049.33x = 404,570.98 × 168,878.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,049.33x = 68,323,425,205.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,323,425,205.84/270,049.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,003.50

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