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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,770, 373,610.76 and 175,263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,770, 373,610.76 and 175,263.44 is: 241,829.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,770 : 373,610.76 = 175,263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,770/373,610.76 = 175,263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,770x = 373,610.76 × 175,263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,770x = 65,480,307,018.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,480,307,018.61/270,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,829.99

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