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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,477.08, 374,392.89 and 169,511.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,477.08, 374,392.89 and 169,511.85 is: 233,773.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,477.08 : 374,392.89 = 169,511.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,477.08/374,392.89 = 169,511.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,477.08x = 374,392.89 × 169,511.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,477.08x = 63,464,031,410.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,464,031,410.75/271,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,773.07

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