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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,240.08, 374,204.52 and 169,206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,240.08, 374,204.52 and 169,206 is: 233,437.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,240.08 : 374,204.52 = 169,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,240.08/374,204.52 = 169,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,240.08x = 374,204.52 × 169,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,240.08x = 63,317,650,011.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,317,650,011.12/271,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,437.66

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