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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,746.59, 376,628.25 and 170,947.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,746.59, 376,628.25 and 170,947.05 is: 236,056.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,746.59 : 376,628.25 = 170,947.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,746.59/376,628.25 = 170,947.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,746.59x = 376,628.25 × 170,947.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,746.59x = 64,383,488,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,383,488,284.16/272,746.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,056.07

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