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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,024.25, 375,277.00 and 169,872.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,024.25, 375,277.00 and 169,872.39 is: 234,351.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,024.25 : 375,277.00 = 169,872.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,024.25/375,277.00 = 169,872.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,024.25x = 375,277.00 × 169,872.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,024.25x = 63,749,199,339.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,749,199,339.71/272,024.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,351.16

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