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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,615.38, 376,394.40 and 170,682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,615.38, 376,394.40 and 170,682.04 is: 235,657.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,615.38 : 376,394.40 = 170,682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,615.38/376,394.40 = 170,682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,615.38x = 376,394.40 × 170,682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,615.38x = 64,243,763,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,243,763,095.59/272,615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,657.15

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