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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,244.32, 372,846.24 and 174,871.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,244.32, 372,846.24 and 174,871.68 is: 241,264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,244.32 : 372,846.24 = 174,871.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,244.32/372,846.24 = 174,871.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,244.32x = 372,846.24 × 174,871.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,244.32x = 65,200,248,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,200,248,370.48/270,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,264.08

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