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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,737.54, 372,783.28 and 240,470.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,737.54, 372,783.28 and 240,470.26 is: 331,107.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,737.54 : 372,783.28 = 240,470.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,737.54/372,783.28 = 240,470.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,737.54x = 372,783.28 × 240,470.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,737.54x = 89,643,292,265.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,643,292,265.25/270,737.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,107.73

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