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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,783.69, 373,762.50 and 175,296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,783.69, 373,762.50 and 175,296.84 is: 241,962.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,783.69 : 373,762.50 = 175,296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,783.69/373,762.50 = 175,296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,783.69x = 373,762.50 × 175,296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,783.69x = 65,519,385,160.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,519,385,160.50/270,783.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,962.08

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