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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,176.28, 374,096.70 and 170,629.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,176.28, 374,096.70 and 170,629.72 is: 235,389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,176.28 : 374,096.70 = 170,629.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,176.28/374,096.70 = 170,629.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,176.28x = 374,096.70 × 170,629.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,176.28x = 63,832,015,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,832,015,173.92/271,176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,389.38

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