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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,883.60, 376,586.84 and 170,899.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,883.60, 376,586.84 and 170,899.52 is: 235,846.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,883.60 : 376,586.84 = 170,899.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,883.60/376,586.84 = 170,899.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,883.60x = 376,586.84 × 170,899.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,883.60x = 64,358,510,194.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,358,510,194.32/272,883.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,846.02

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