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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,512.35, 373,239.97 and 174,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,512.35, 373,239.97 and 174,904 is: 241,324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,512.35 : 373,239.97 = 174,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,512.35/373,239.97 = 174,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,512.35x = 373,239.97 × 174,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,512.35x = 65,281,163,712.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,281,163,712.88/270,512.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,324.15

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