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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,001.44, 375,205.60 and 169,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,001.44, 375,205.60 and 169,849.52 is: 234,294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,001.44 : 375,205.60 = 169,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,001.44/375,205.60 = 169,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,001.44x = 375,205.60 × 169,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,001.44x = 63,728,491,061.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,728,491,061.31/272,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,294.68

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