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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,556.32, 272,080.66 and 170,690.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,556.32, 272,080.66 and 170,690.24 is: 235,079.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,556.32 : 272,080.66 = 170,690.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,556.32/272,080.66 = 170,690.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,556.32x = 272,080.66 × 170,690.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,556.32x = 46,441,513,154.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,441,513,154.76/197,556.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,079.87

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