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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,782, 373,627.32 and 175,275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,782, 373,627.32 and 175,275.44 is: 241,846.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,782 : 373,627.32 = 175,275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,782/373,627.32 = 175,275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,782x = 373,627.32 × 175,275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,782x = 65,487,692,909.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,487,692,909.02/270,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,846.55

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