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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,801.36, 373,828.14 and 174,145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,801.36, 373,828.14 and 174,145.68 is: 240,399.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,801.36 : 373,828.14 = 174,145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,801.36/373,828.14 = 174,145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,801.36x = 373,828.14 × 174,145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,801.36x = 65,100,555,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,100,555,643.44/270,801.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,399.66

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