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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,385.58, 374,266.98 and 169,420.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,385.58, 374,266.98 and 169,420.47 is: 233,647.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,385.58 : 374,266.98 = 169,420.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,385.58/374,266.98 = 169,420.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,385.58x = 374,266.98 × 169,420.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,385.58x = 63,408,487,657.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,408,487,657.08/271,385.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,647.22

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