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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,632.18, 375,987.48 and 170,666.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,632.18, 375,987.48 and 170,666.93 is: 235,367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,632.18 : 375,987.48 = 170,666.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,632.18/375,987.48 = 170,666.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,632.18x = 375,987.48 × 170,666.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,632.18x = 64,168,630,718.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,168,630,718.74/272,632.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,367.05

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