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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,971.38, 375,204.25 and 169,927.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,971.38, 375,204.25 and 169,927.33 is: 234,427.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,971.38 : 375,204.25 = 169,927.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,971.38/375,204.25 = 169,927.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,971.38x = 375,204.25 × 169,927.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,971.38x = 63,757,455,329.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,757,455,329.80/271,971.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,427.08

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