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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,748, 373,580.40 and 175,241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,748, 373,580.40 and 175,241.44 is: 241,799.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,748 : 373,580.40 = 175,241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,748/373,580.40 = 175,241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,748x = 373,580.40 × 175,241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,748x = 65,466,767,251.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,466,767,251.78/270,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,799.63

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