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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,719.42, 373,762.76 and 173,966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,719.42, 373,762.76 and 173,966.54 is: 240,183.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,719.42 : 373,762.76 = 173,966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,719.42/373,762.76 = 173,966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,719.42x = 373,762.76 × 173,966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,719.42x = 65,022,211,399.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,022,211,399.40/270,719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,183.04

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