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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,225.07, 372,859.27 and 169,577.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,225.07, 372,859.27 and 169,577.71 is: 233,985.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,225.07 : 372,859.27 = 169,577.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,225.07/372,859.27 = 169,577.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,225.07x = 372,859.27 × 169,577.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,225.07x = 63,228,621,158.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,228,621,158.87/270,225.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,985.03

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