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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,658.62, 373,514.94 and 175,331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,658.62, 373,514.94 and 175,331.16 is: 241,960.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,658.62 : 373,514.94 = 175,331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,658.62/373,514.94 = 175,331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,658.62x = 373,514.94 × 175,331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,658.62x = 65,488,807,707.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,488,807,707.53/270,658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,960.92

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