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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,749, 373,581.78 and 175,242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,749, 373,581.78 and 175,242.44 is: 241,801.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,749 : 373,581.78 = 175,242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,749/373,581.78 = 175,242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,749x = 373,581.78 × 175,242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,749x = 65,467,382,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,467,382,666.74/270,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,801.01

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