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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,744, 373,574.88 and 175,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,744, 373,574.88 and 175,237.44 is: 241,794.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,744 : 373,574.88 = 175,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,744/373,574.88 = 175,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,744x = 373,574.88 × 175,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,744x = 65,464,305,619.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,464,305,619.51/270,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,794.11

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