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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,230.32, 372,866.52 and 169,582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,230.32, 372,866.52 and 169,582.96 is: 233,992.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,230.32 : 372,866.52 = 169,582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,230.32/372,866.52 = 169,582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,230.32x = 372,866.52 × 169,582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,230.32x = 63,231,808,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,231,808,146.50/270,230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,992.28

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