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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,712, 373,752 and 173,955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,712, 373,752 and 173,955.04 is: 240,166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,712 : 373,752 = 173,955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,712/373,752 = 173,955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,712x = 373,752 × 173,955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,712x = 65,016,044,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,016,044,110.08/270,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,166.83

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