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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,715.50, 373,463.28 and 175,252.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,715.50, 373,463.28 and 175,252.95 is: 241,768.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,715.50 : 373,463.28 = 175,252.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,715.50/373,463.28 = 175,252.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,715.50x = 373,463.28 × 175,252.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,715.50x = 65,450,541,536.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,450,541,536.68/270,715.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,768.73

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