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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,229.32, 372,865.14 and 169,581.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,229.32, 372,865.14 and 169,581.96 is: 233,990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,229.32 : 372,865.14 = 169,581.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,229.32/372,865.14 = 169,581.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,229.32x = 372,865.14 × 169,581.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,229.32x = 63,231,201,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,231,201,256.87/270,229.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,990.90

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