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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,508.73, 373,234.97 and 174,900.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,508.73, 373,234.97 and 174,900.38 is: 241,319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,508.73 : 373,234.97 = 174,900.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,508.73/373,234.97 = 174,900.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,508.73x = 373,234.97 × 174,900.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,508.73x = 65,278,936,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,278,936,653.36/270,508.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,319.15

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