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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,248.32, 372,851.76 and 174,875.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,248.32, 372,851.76 and 174,875.68 is: 241,269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,248.32 : 372,851.76 = 174,875.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,248.32/372,851.76 = 174,875.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,248.32x = 372,851.76 × 174,875.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,248.32x = 65,202,705,069.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,202,705,069.20/270,248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,269.60

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