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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,780, 373,624.56 and 175,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,780, 373,624.56 and 175,273.44 is: 241,843.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,780 : 373,624.56 = 175,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,780/373,624.56 = 175,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,780x = 373,624.56 × 175,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,780x = 65,486,461,899.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,486,461,899.69/270,780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,843.79

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