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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,985.18, 375,183.15 and 169,833.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,985.18, 375,183.15 and 169,833.29 is: 234,272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,985.18 : 375,183.15 = 169,833.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,985.18/375,183.15 = 169,833.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,985.18x = 375,183.15 × 169,833.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,985.18x = 63,718,586,841.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,718,586,841.15/271,985.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,272.28

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