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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,507.60, 373,233.42 and 174,899.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,507.60, 373,233.42 and 174,899.25 is: 241,317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,507.60 : 373,233.42 = 174,899.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,507.60/373,233.42 = 174,899.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,507.60x = 373,233.42 × 174,899.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,507.60x = 65,278,245,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,278,245,232.94/270,507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,317.60

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