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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,478.63, 373,134.81 and 175,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,478.63, 373,134.81 and 175,016.08 is: 241,440.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,478.63 : 373,134.81 = 175,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,478.63/373,134.81 = 175,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,478.63x = 373,134.81 × 175,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,478.63x = 65,304,591,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,304,591,757.74/270,478.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,440.86

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