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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,852.56, 272,885.89 and 170,304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,852.56, 272,885.89 and 170,304.13 is: 234,890.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,852.56 : 272,885.89 = 170,304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,852.56/272,885.89 = 170,304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,852.56x = 272,885.89 × 170,304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,852.56x = 46,473,594,085.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,473,594,085.73/197,852.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,890.03

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