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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,871.02, 373,677.92 and 175,408.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,871.02, 373,677.92 and 175,408.46 is: 241,983.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,871.02 : 373,677.92 = 175,408.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,871.02/373,677.92 = 175,408.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,871.02x = 373,677.92 × 175,408.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,871.02x = 65,546,268,483.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,546,268,483.20/270,871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,983.32

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