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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,876, 373,684.84 and 175,413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,876, 373,684.84 and 175,413.44 is: 241,990.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,876 : 373,684.84 = 175,413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,876/373,684.84 = 175,413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,876x = 373,684.84 × 175,413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,876x = 65,549,343,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,549,343,260.25/270,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,990.22

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