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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,759.44, 373,594.92 and 170,099.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,759.44, 373,594.92 and 170,099.12 is: 234,703.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,759.44 : 373,594.92 = 170,099.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,759.44/373,594.92 = 170,099.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,759.44x = 373,594.92 × 170,099.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,759.44x = 63,548,167,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,548,167,128.47/270,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,703.42

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