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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,446.77, 373,294.16 and 178,633.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,446.77, 373,294.16 and 178,633.23 is: 246,565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,446.77 : 373,294.16 = 178,633.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,446.77/373,294.16 = 178,633.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,446.77x = 373,294.16 × 178,633.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,446.77x = 66,682,741,540.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,682,741,540.94/270,446.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,565.12

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