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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,871.52, 373,678.56 and 175,408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,871.52, 373,678.56 and 175,408.96 is: 241,983.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,871.52 : 373,678.56 = 175,408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,871.52/373,678.56 = 175,408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,871.52x = 373,678.56 × 175,408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,871.52x = 65,546,567,583.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,546,567,583.90/270,871.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,983.98

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