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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,883, 373,694.48 and 175,420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,883, 373,694.48 and 175,420.48 is: 241,999.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,883 : 373,694.48 = 175,420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,883/373,694.48 = 175,420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,883x = 373,694.48 × 175,420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,883x = 65,553,665,054.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,553,665,054.95/270,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,999.92

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