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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,275.74, 372,991.06 and 179,475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,275.74, 372,991.06 and 179,475.16 is: 247,682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,275.74 : 372,991.06 = 179,475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,275.74/372,991.06 = 179,475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,275.74x = 372,991.06 × 179,475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,275.74x = 66,942,630,172.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,942,630,172.07/270,275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,682.72

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