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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,164.28, 374,080.14 and 170,617.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,164.28, 374,080.14 and 170,617.72 is: 235,372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,164.28 : 374,080.14 = 170,617.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,164.28/374,080.14 = 170,617.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,164.28x = 374,080.14 × 170,617.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,164.28x = 63,824,700,584.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,824,700,584.08/271,164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,372.82

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