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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,550.82, 272,073.09 and 170,684.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,550.82, 272,073.09 and 170,684.74 is: 235,072.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,550.82 : 272,073.09 = 170,684.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,550.82/272,073.09 = 170,684.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,550.82x = 272,073.09 × 170,684.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,550.82x = 46,438,724,627.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,438,724,627.65/197,550.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,072.29

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