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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,475.80, 405,713.70 and 176,472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,475.80, 405,713.70 and 176,472.60 is: 264,708.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,475.80 : 405,713.70 = 176,472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,475.80/405,713.70 = 176,472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,475.80x = 405,713.70 × 176,472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,475.80x = 71,597,351,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,597,351,494.62/270,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,708.90

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