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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,359.08, 372,971.52 and 174,896.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,359.08, 372,971.52 and 174,896.56 is: 241,277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,359.08 : 372,971.52 = 174,896.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,359.08/372,971.52 = 174,896.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,359.08x = 372,971.52 × 174,896.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,359.08x = 65,231,435,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,231,435,825.97/270,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,277.03

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