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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,477.63, 373,133.43 and 175,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,477.63, 373,133.43 and 175,015.08 is: 241,439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,477.63 : 373,133.43 = 175,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,477.63/373,133.43 = 175,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,477.63x = 373,133.43 × 175,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,477.63x = 65,303,977,102.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,303,977,102.12/270,477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,439.48

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