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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,860.02, 376,366.41 and 170,708.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,860.02, 376,366.41 and 170,708.22 is: 235,464.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,860.02 : 376,366.41 = 170,708.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,860.02/376,366.41 = 170,708.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,860.02x = 376,366.41 × 170,708.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,860.02x = 64,248,839,918.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,248,839,918.89/272,860.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,464.47

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