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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,882, 373,693.10 and 175,419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,882, 373,693.10 and 175,419.48 is: 241,998.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,882 : 373,693.10 = 175,419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,882/373,693.10 = 175,419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,882x = 373,693.10 × 175,419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,882x = 65,553,049,281.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,553,049,281.59/270,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,998.54

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