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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,822.88, 272,844.95 and 170,274.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,822.88, 272,844.95 and 170,274.42 is: 234,849.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,822.88 : 272,844.95 = 170,274.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,822.88/272,844.95 = 170,274.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,822.88x = 272,844.95 × 170,274.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,822.88x = 46,458,514,759.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,458,514,759.81/197,822.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,849.05

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