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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,083.32, 376,700.63 and 170,931.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,083.32, 376,700.63 and 170,931.44 is: 235,788.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,083.32 : 376,700.63 = 170,931.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,083.32/376,700.63 = 170,931.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,083.32x = 376,700.63 × 170,931.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,083.32x = 64,389,981,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,389,981,134.81/273,083.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,788.77

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