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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,490.96, 373,151.76 and 175,028.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,490.96, 373,151.76 and 175,028.48 is: 241,457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,490.96 : 373,151.76 = 175,028.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,490.96/373,151.76 = 175,028.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,490.96x = 373,151.76 × 175,028.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,490.96x = 65,312,185,362.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,312,185,362.12/270,490.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,457.92

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