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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,985.92, 375,184.20 and 169,834.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,985.92, 375,184.20 and 169,834.05 is: 234,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,985.92 : 375,184.20 = 169,834.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,985.92/375,184.20 = 169,834.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,985.92x = 375,184.20 × 169,834.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,985.92x = 63,719,052,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,719,052,818.89/271,985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,273.35

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