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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,485.96, 373,144.86 and 175,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,485.96, 373,144.86 and 175,023.48 is: 241,451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,485.96 : 373,144.86 = 175,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,485.96/373,144.86 = 175,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,485.96x = 373,144.86 × 175,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,485.96x = 65,309,111,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,309,111,941.31/270,485.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,451.02

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