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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,284.40, 373,002.96 and 179,483.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,284.40, 373,002.96 and 179,483.76 is: 247,694.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,284.40 : 373,002.96 = 179,483.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,284.40/373,002.96 = 179,483.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,284.40x = 373,002.96 × 179,483.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,284.40x = 66,947,973,751.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,947,973,751.93/270,284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,694.55

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