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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,949.36, 374,092.68 and 169,129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,949.36, 374,092.68 and 169,129.84 is: 233,513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,949.36 : 374,092.68 = 169,129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,949.36/374,092.68 = 169,129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,949.36x = 374,092.68 × 169,129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,949.36x = 63,270,235,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,270,235,113.57/270,949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,513.14

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