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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,840.48, 373,698 and 174,094.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,840.48, 373,698 and 174,094.88 is: 240,211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,840.48 : 373,698 = 174,094.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,840.48/373,698 = 174,094.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,840.48x = 373,698 × 174,094.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,840.48x = 65,058,908,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,058,908,466.24/270,840.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,211.17

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