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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,868.51, 373,674.48 and 175,405.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,868.51, 373,674.48 and 175,405.96 is: 241,979.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,868.51 : 373,674.48 = 175,405.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,868.51/373,674.48 = 175,405.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,868.51x = 373,674.48 × 175,405.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,868.51x = 65,544,729,023.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,544,729,023.53/270,868.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,979.88

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