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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,501.37, 376,046.32 and 170,583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,501.37, 376,046.32 and 170,583.04 is: 235,401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,501.37 : 376,046.32 = 170,583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,501.37/376,046.32 = 170,583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,501.37x = 376,046.32 × 170,583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,501.37x = 64,147,124,446.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,147,124,446.41/272,501.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,401.11

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