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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,502.96, 373,168.32 and 175,040.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,502.96, 373,168.32 and 175,040.48 is: 241,474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,502.96 : 373,168.32 = 175,040.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,502.96/373,168.32 = 175,040.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,502.96x = 373,168.32 × 175,040.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,502.96x = 65,319,561,853.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,319,561,853.59/270,502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,474.48

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