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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,863.73, 373,667.85 and 175,401.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,863.73, 373,667.85 and 175,401.18 is: 241,973.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,863.73 : 373,667.85 = 175,401.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,863.73/373,667.85 = 175,401.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,863.73x = 373,667.85 × 175,401.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,863.73x = 65,541,781,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,541,781,818.06/270,863.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,973.27

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