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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,834.42, 272,860.81 and 170,285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,834.42, 272,860.81 and 170,285.98 is: 234,864.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,834.42 : 272,860.81 = 170,285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,834.42/272,860.81 = 170,285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,834.42x = 272,860.81 × 170,285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,834.42x = 46,464,370,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,464,370,434.44/197,834.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,864.95

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