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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,388.16, 373,011.52 and 174,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,388.16, 373,011.52 and 174,925.60 is: 241,317.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,388.16 : 373,011.52 = 174,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,388.16/373,011.52 = 174,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,388.16x = 373,011.52 × 174,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,388.16x = 65,249,263,942.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,249,263,942.91/270,388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,317.02

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