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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,798, 373,614.84 and 175,377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,798, 373,614.84 and 175,377.84 is: 241,965.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,798 : 373,614.84 = 175,377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,798/373,614.84 = 175,377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,798x = 373,614.84 × 175,377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,798x = 65,523,763,631.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,523,763,631.15/270,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,965.46

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