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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,963.36, 373,685.76 and 175,370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,963.36, 373,685.76 and 175,370.40 is: 241,853.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,963.36 : 373,685.76 = 175,370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,963.36/373,685.76 = 175,370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,963.36x = 373,685.76 × 175,370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,963.36x = 65,533,421,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,533,421,205.50/270,963.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,853.44

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