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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,467.87, 373,119.96 and 175,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,467.87, 373,119.96 and 175,005.32 is: 241,426.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,467.87 : 373,119.96 = 175,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,467.87/373,119.96 = 175,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,467.87x = 373,119.96 × 175,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,467.87x = 65,297,976,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,297,976,132.59/270,467.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,426.01

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