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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,623.30, 373,466.23 and 175,295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,623.30, 373,466.23 and 175,295.88 is: 241,912.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,623.30 : 373,466.23 = 175,295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,623.30/373,466.23 = 175,295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,623.30x = 373,466.23 × 175,295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,623.30x = 65,467,090,999.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,467,090,999.89/270,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,912.25

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