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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,028.21, 375,282.47 and 169,876.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,028.21, 375,282.47 and 169,876.35 is: 234,356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,028.21 : 375,282.47 = 169,876.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,028.21/375,282.47 = 169,876.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,028.21x = 375,282.47 × 169,876.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,028.21x = 63,751,615,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,751,615,373.20/272,028.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,356.63

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