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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,855.92, 373,680.78 and 175,415.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,855.92, 373,680.78 and 175,415.24 is: 242,008.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,855.92 : 373,680.78 = 175,415.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,855.92/373,680.78 = 175,415.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,855.92x = 373,680.78 × 175,415.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,855.92x = 65,549,301,838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,549,301,838.68/270,855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,008.01

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