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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,729.36, 373,364.10 and 175,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,729.36, 373,364.10 and 175,136.40 is: 241,531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,729.36 : 373,364.10 = 175,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,729.36/373,364.10 = 175,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,729.36x = 373,364.10 × 175,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,729.36x = 65,389,644,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,389,644,363.24/270,729.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,531.41

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