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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,509.35, 373,235.83 and 174,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,509.35, 373,235.83 and 174,901 is: 241,320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,509.35 : 373,235.83 = 174,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,509.35/373,235.83 = 174,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,509.35x = 373,235.83 × 174,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,509.35x = 65,279,319,902.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,279,319,902.83/270,509.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,320.01

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