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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,999.44, 375,202.84 and 169,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,999.44, 375,202.84 and 169,847.52 is: 234,291.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,999.44 : 375,202.84 = 169,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,999.44/375,202.84 = 169,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,999.44x = 375,202.84 × 169,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,999.44x = 63,727,271,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,727,271,870.96/271,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,291.92

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