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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,027.46, 375,281.43 and 169,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,027.46, 375,281.43 and 169,875.60 is: 234,355.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,027.46 : 375,281.43 = 169,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,027.46/375,281.43 = 169,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,027.46x = 375,281.43 × 169,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,027.46x = 63,751,158,090.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,751,158,090.11/272,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,355.60

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