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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,876.02, 373,684.82 and 175,413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,876.02, 373,684.82 and 175,413.46 is: 241,990.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,876.02 : 373,684.82 = 175,413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,876.02/373,684.82 = 175,413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,876.02x = 373,684.82 × 175,413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,876.02x = 65,549,347,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,549,347,225.68/270,876.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,990.22

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