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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,468.23, 373,120.48 and 175,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,468.23, 373,120.48 and 175,005.68 is: 241,426.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,468.23 : 373,120.48 = 175,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,468.23/373,120.48 = 175,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,468.23x = 373,120.48 × 175,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,468.23x = 65,298,203,819.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,298,203,819.61/270,468.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,426.52

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