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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,383.59, 374,264.21 and 169,418.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,383.59, 374,264.21 and 169,418.47 is: 233,644.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,383.59 : 374,264.21 = 169,418.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,383.59/374,264.21 = 169,418.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,383.59x = 374,264.21 × 169,418.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,383.59x = 63,407,269,833.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,407,269,833.96/271,383.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,644.45

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