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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,796, 373,646.64 and 175,289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,796, 373,646.64 and 175,289.44 is: 241,865.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,796 : 373,646.64 = 175,289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,796/373,646.64 = 175,289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,796x = 373,646.64 × 175,289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,796x = 65,496,310,283.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,496,310,283.48/270,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,865.87

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