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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,393.12, 374,277.30 and 169,427.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,393.12, 374,277.30 and 169,427.98 is: 233,657.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,393.12 : 374,277.30 = 169,427.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,393.12/374,277.30 = 169,427.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,393.12x = 374,277.30 × 169,427.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,393.12x = 63,413,046,898.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,413,046,898.85/271,393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,657.53

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