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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,462.42, 373,112.46 and 174,999.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,462.42, 373,112.46 and 174,999.87 is: 241,418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,462.42 : 373,112.46 = 174,999.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,462.42/373,112.46 = 174,999.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,462.42x = 373,112.46 × 174,999.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,462.42x = 65,294,631,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,294,631,995.38/270,462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,418.50

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