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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,390.16, 373,014.28 and 174,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,390.16, 373,014.28 and 174,927.60 is: 241,319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,390.16 : 373,014.28 = 174,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,390.16/373,014.28 = 174,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,390.16x = 373,014.28 × 174,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,390.16x = 65,250,492,766.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,250,492,766.13/270,390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,319.78

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