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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,301.02, 373,093.25 and 178,487.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,301.02, 373,093.25 and 178,487.34 is: 246,363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,301.02 : 373,093.25 = 178,487.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,301.02/373,093.25 = 178,487.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,301.02x = 373,093.25 × 178,487.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,301.02x = 66,592,421,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,592,421,764.46/270,301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,363.93

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