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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,272.10, 233,273.94 and 163,887.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,272.10, 233,273.94 and 163,887.43 is: 224,526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,272.10 : 233,273.94 = 163,887.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,272.10/233,273.94 = 163,887.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,272.10x = 233,273.94 × 163,887.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,272.10x = 38,230,666,512.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,230,666,512.57/170,272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,526.90

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