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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,660.62, 373,517.70 and 175,333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,660.62, 373,517.70 and 175,333.16 is: 241,963.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,660.62 : 373,517.70 = 175,333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,660.62/373,517.70 = 175,333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,660.62x = 373,517.70 × 175,333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,660.62x = 65,490,038,656.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,490,038,656.93/270,660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,963.68

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