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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,421.73, 374,405.27 and 169,269.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,421.73, 374,405.27 and 169,269.89 is: 233,494.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,421.73 : 374,405.27 = 169,269.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,421.73/374,405.27 = 169,269.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,421.73x = 374,405.27 × 169,269.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,421.73x = 63,375,536,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,375,536,149.94/271,421.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,494.70

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