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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,590.08, 373,251.04 and 178,709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,590.08, 373,251.04 and 178,709.92 is: 246,511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,590.08 : 373,251.04 = 178,709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,590.08/373,251.04 = 178,709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,590.08x = 373,251.04 × 178,709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,590.08x = 66,703,663,498.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,703,663,498.32/270,590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,511.86

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