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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,238.32, 372,877.56 and 169,590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,238.32, 372,877.56 and 169,590.96 is: 234,003.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,238.32 : 372,877.56 = 169,590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,238.32/372,877.56 = 169,590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,238.32x = 372,877.56 × 169,590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,238.32x = 63,236,663,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,236,663,362.86/270,238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,003.32

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