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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,459.42, 373,108.32 and 174,996.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,459.42, 373,108.32 and 174,996.87 is: 241,414.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,459.42 : 373,108.32 = 174,996.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,459.42/373,108.32 = 174,996.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,459.42x = 373,108.32 × 174,996.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,459.42x = 65,292,788,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,292,788,170.96/270,459.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,414.36

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