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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,797, 373,648.02 and 175,290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,797, 373,648.02 and 175,290.44 is: 241,867.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,797 : 373,648.02 = 175,290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,797/373,648.02 = 175,290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,797x = 373,648.02 × 175,290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,797x = 65,496,925,830.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,496,925,830.93/270,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,867.25

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