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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,156.21, 372,650.39 and 173,327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,156.21, 372,650.39 and 173,327.14 is: 239,085.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,156.21 : 372,650.39 = 173,327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,156.21/372,650.39 = 173,327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,156.21x = 372,650.39 × 173,327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,156.21x = 64,590,426,567.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,590,426,567.74/270,156.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,085.48

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