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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,175.28, 374,095.32 and 170,628.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,175.28, 374,095.32 and 170,628.72 is: 235,388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,175.28 : 374,095.32 = 170,628.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,175.28/374,095.32 = 170,628.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,175.28x = 374,095.32 × 170,628.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,175.28x = 63,831,405,609.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,831,405,609.59/271,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,388.00

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