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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,284.76, 373,003.47 and 179,484.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,284.76, 373,003.47 and 179,484.15 is: 247,695.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,284.76 : 373,003.47 = 179,484.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,284.76/373,003.47 = 179,484.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,284.76x = 373,003.47 × 179,484.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,284.76x = 66,948,210,760.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,948,210,760.00/270,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,695.10

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