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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,224.82, 372,858.93 and 169,577.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,224.82, 372,858.93 and 169,577.46 is: 233,984.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,224.82 : 372,858.93 = 169,577.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,224.82/372,858.93 = 169,577.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,224.82x = 372,858.93 × 169,577.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,224.82x = 63,228,470,287.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,228,470,287.72/270,224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,984.69

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