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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,484.96, 373,143.48 and 175,022.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,484.96, 373,143.48 and 175,022.48 is: 241,449.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,484.96 : 373,143.48 = 175,022.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,484.96/373,143.48 = 175,022.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,484.96x = 373,143.48 × 175,022.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,484.96x = 65,308,497,265.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,308,497,265.43/270,484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,449.64

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