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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,908.08, 373,772.28 and 175,263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,908.08, 373,772.28 and 175,263.28 is: 241,811.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,908.08 : 373,772.28 = 175,263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,908.08/373,772.28 = 175,263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,908.08x = 373,772.28 × 175,263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,908.08x = 65,508,555,765.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,508,555,765.88/270,908.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,811.01

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