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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,986.32, 373,358.94 and 178,942.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,986.32, 373,358.94 and 178,942.15 is: 246,542.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,986.32 : 373,358.94 = 178,942.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,986.32/373,358.94 = 178,942.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,986.32x = 373,358.94 × 178,942.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,986.32x = 66,809,651,445.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,809,651,445.32/270,986.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,542.52

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