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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,983.82, 373,355.50 and 178,939.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,983.82, 373,355.50 and 178,939.66 is: 246,539.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,983.82 : 373,355.50 = 178,939.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,983.82/373,355.50 = 178,939.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,983.82x = 373,355.50 × 178,939.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,983.82x = 66,808,104,770.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,808,104,770.97/270,983.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,539.09

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