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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,769, 373,609.38 and 175,262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,769, 373,609.38 and 175,262.44 is: 241,828.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,769 : 373,609.38 = 175,262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,769/373,609.38 = 175,262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,769x = 373,609.38 × 175,262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,769x = 65,479,691,545.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,479,691,545.69/270,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,828.61

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