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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,123.69, 373,994.86 and 169,100.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,123.69, 373,994.86 and 169,100.14 is: 233,261.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,123.69 : 373,994.86 = 169,100.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,123.69/373,994.86 = 169,100.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,123.69x = 373,994.86 × 169,100.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,123.69x = 63,242,583,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,242,583,185.28/271,123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,261.00

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