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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,685.10, 376,490.16 and 170,751.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,685.10, 376,490.16 and 170,751.46 is: 235,752.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,685.10 : 376,490.16 = 170,751.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,685.10/376,490.16 = 170,751.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,685.10x = 376,490.16 × 170,751.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,685.10x = 64,286,244,495.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,286,244,495.63/272,685.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,752.69

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