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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,379.78, 374,259.08 and 169,414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,379.78, 374,259.08 and 169,414.64 is: 233,639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,379.78 : 374,259.08 = 169,414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,379.78/374,259.08 = 169,414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,379.78x = 374,259.08 × 169,414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,379.78x = 63,404,967,304.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,404,967,304.93/271,379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,639.25

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