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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,592.08, 373,253.80 and 178,711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,592.08, 373,253.80 and 178,711.92 is: 246,514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,592.08 : 373,253.80 = 178,711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,592.08/373,253.80 = 178,711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,592.08x = 373,253.80 × 178,711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,592.08x = 66,704,903,245.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,704,903,245.30/270,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,514.62

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