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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,360.08, 372,972.90 and 174,897.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,360.08, 372,972.90 and 174,897.56 is: 241,278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,360.08 : 372,972.90 = 174,897.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,360.08/372,972.90 = 174,897.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,360.08x = 372,972.90 × 174,897.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,360.08x = 65,232,050,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,232,050,156.12/270,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,278.41

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