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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,601.10, 376,183.27 and 170,682.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,601.10, 376,183.27 and 170,682.75 is: 235,538.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,601.10 : 376,183.27 = 170,682.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,601.10/376,183.27 = 170,682.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,601.10x = 376,183.27 × 170,682.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,601.10x = 64,207,995,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,207,995,027.59/272,601.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,538.28

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