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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,560.27, 373,210.54 and 178,680.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,560.27, 373,210.54 and 178,680.40 is: 246,471.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,560.27 : 373,210.54 = 178,680.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,560.27/373,210.54 = 178,680.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,560.27x = 373,210.54 × 178,680.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,560.27x = 66,685,407,191.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,685,407,191.69/270,560.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,471.54

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