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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,680.08, 376,483.26 and 170,746.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,680.08, 376,483.26 and 170,746.44 is: 235,745.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,680.08 : 376,483.26 = 170,746.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,680.08/376,483.26 = 170,746.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,680.08x = 376,483.26 × 170,746.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,680.08x = 64,283,176,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,283,176,364.59/272,680.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,745.77

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