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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,875.02, 373,683.44 and 175,412.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,875.02, 373,683.44 and 175,412.46 is: 241,988.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,875.02 : 373,683.44 = 175,412.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,875.02/373,683.44 = 175,412.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,875.02x = 373,683.44 × 175,412.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,875.02x = 65,548,731,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,548,731,471.66/270,875.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,988.84

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