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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,999.57, 375,202.95 and 169,847.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,999.57, 375,202.95 and 169,847.68 is: 234,292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,999.57 : 375,202.95 = 169,847.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,999.57/375,202.95 = 169,847.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,999.57x = 375,202.95 × 169,847.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,999.57x = 63,727,348,710.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,727,348,710.64/271,999.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,292.10

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