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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,400.87, 376,098.39 and 170,467.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,400.87, 376,098.39 and 170,467.54 is: 235,361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,400.87 : 376,098.39 = 170,467.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,400.87/376,098.39 = 170,467.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,400.87x = 376,098.39 × 170,467.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,400.87x = 64,112,566,401.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,112,566,401.01/272,400.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,361.09

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