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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,377.69, 374,256.07 and 169,412.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,377.69, 374,256.07 and 169,412.57 is: 233,636.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,377.69 : 374,256.07 = 169,412.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,377.69/374,256.07 = 169,412.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,377.69x = 374,256.07 × 169,412.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,377.69x = 63,403,682,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,403,682,656.80/271,377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,636.31

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