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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,877, 373,686.22 and 175,414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,877, 373,686.22 and 175,414.44 is: 241,991.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,877 : 373,686.22 = 175,414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,877/373,686.22 = 175,414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,877x = 373,686.22 × 175,414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,877x = 65,549,959,017.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,549,959,017.02/270,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,991.60

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