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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,426.44, 275,959.02 and 170,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,426.44, 275,959.02 and 170,149 is: 234,271.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,426.44 : 275,959.02 = 170,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,426.44/275,959.02 = 170,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,426.44x = 275,959.02 × 170,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,426.44x = 46,954,151,293.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,954,151,293.98/200,426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,271.24

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