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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,684.10, 376,488.78 and 170,750.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,684.10, 376,488.78 and 170,750.46 is: 235,751.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,684.10 : 376,488.78 = 170,750.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,684.10/376,488.78 = 170,750.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,684.10x = 376,488.78 × 170,750.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,684.10x = 64,285,632,369.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,285,632,369.84/272,684.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,751.30

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