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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,445.77, 373,292.78 and 178,632.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,445.77, 373,292.78 and 178,632.23 is: 246,563.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,445.77 : 373,292.78 = 178,632.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,445.77/373,292.78 = 178,632.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,445.77x = 373,292.78 × 178,632.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,445.77x = 66,682,118,974.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,682,118,974.67/270,445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,563.73

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