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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,466.09, 376,188.57 and 170,532.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,466.09, 376,188.57 and 170,532.72 is: 235,451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,466.09 : 376,188.57 = 170,532.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,466.09/376,188.57 = 170,532.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,466.09x = 376,188.57 × 170,532.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,466.09x = 64,152,460,075.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,152,460,075.01/272,466.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,451.17

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