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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,865.23, 373,669.92 and 175,402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,865.23, 373,669.92 and 175,402.68 is: 241,975.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,865.23 : 373,669.92 = 175,402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,865.23/373,669.92 = 175,402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,865.23x = 373,669.92 × 175,402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,865.23x = 65,542,705,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,542,705,403.39/270,865.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,975.34

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