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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,068.80, 372,704.16 and 169,522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,068.80, 372,704.16 and 169,522.24 is: 233,946.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,068.80 : 372,704.16 = 169,522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,068.80/372,704.16 = 169,522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,068.80x = 372,704.16 × 169,522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,068.80x = 63,181,644,060.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,181,644,060.52/270,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,946.48

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