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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,768, 373,608 and 175,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,768, 373,608 and 175,261.44 is: 241,827.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,768 : 373,608 = 175,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,768/373,608 = 175,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,768x = 373,608 × 175,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,768x = 65,479,076,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,479,076,075.52/270,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,827.23

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