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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,801.48, 375,273.70 and 169,872.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,801.48, 375,273.70 and 169,872.76 is: 234,541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,801.48 : 375,273.70 = 169,872.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,801.48/375,273.70 = 169,872.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,801.48x = 375,273.70 × 169,872.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,801.48x = 63,748,779,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,748,779,174.41/271,801.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,541.69

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