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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,469.92, 373,122.81 and 175,007.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,469.92, 373,122.81 and 175,007.37 is: 241,428.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,469.92 : 373,122.81 = 175,007.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,469.92/373,122.81 = 175,007.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,469.92x = 373,122.81 × 175,007.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,469.92x = 65,299,241,665.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,299,241,665.11/270,469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,428.85

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