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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,231.32, 372,867.90 and 169,583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,231.32, 372,867.90 and 169,583.96 is: 233,993.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,231.32 : 372,867.90 = 169,583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,231.32/372,867.90 = 169,583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,231.32x = 372,867.90 × 169,583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,231.32x = 63,232,415,038.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,232,415,038.88/270,231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,993.66

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