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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,881, 373,691.72 and 175,418.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,881, 373,691.72 and 175,418.48 is: 241,997.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,881 : 373,691.72 = 175,418.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,881/373,691.72 = 175,418.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,881x = 373,691.72 × 175,418.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,881x = 65,552,433,510.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,552,433,510.99/270,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,997.16

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