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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,577.93, 376,138.80 and 170,599.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,577.93, 376,138.80 and 170,599.11 is: 235,415.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,577.93 : 376,138.80 = 170,599.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,577.93/376,138.80 = 170,599.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,577.93x = 376,138.80 × 170,599.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,577.93x = 64,168,944,516.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,168,944,516.47/272,577.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,415.04

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