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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,276.60, 272,569.58 and 170,580.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,276.60, 272,569.58 and 170,580.08 is: 234,495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,276.60 : 272,569.58 = 170,580.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,276.60/272,569.58 = 170,580.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,276.60x = 272,569.58 × 170,580.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,276.60x = 46,494,938,546.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,494,938,546.22/198,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,495.34

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