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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,655.66, 375,019.73 and 169,737.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,655.66, 375,019.73 and 169,737.62 is: 234,322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,655.66 : 375,019.73 = 169,737.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,655.66/375,019.73 = 169,737.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,655.66x = 375,019.73 × 169,737.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,655.66x = 63,654,953,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,654,953,699.46/271,655.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,322.21

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