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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,887.49, 375,341.07 and 169,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,887.49, 375,341.07 and 169,969.60 is: 234,643.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,887.49 : 375,341.07 = 169,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,887.49/375,341.07 = 169,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,887.49x = 375,341.07 × 169,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,887.49x = 63,796,571,531.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,796,571,531.47/271,887.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,643.28

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