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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,469.92, 376,017.46 and 170,462.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,469.92, 376,017.46 and 170,462.77 is: 235,244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,469.92 : 376,017.46 = 170,462.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,469.92/376,017.46 = 170,462.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,469.92x = 376,017.46 × 170,462.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,469.92x = 64,096,976,433.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,096,976,433.76/272,469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,244.23

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