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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,965.36, 373,688.52 and 175,372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,965.36, 373,688.52 and 175,372.40 is: 241,856.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,965.36 : 373,688.52 = 175,372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,965.36/373,688.52 = 175,372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,965.36x = 373,688.52 × 175,372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,965.36x = 65,534,652,604.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,534,652,604.85/270,965.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,856.20

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