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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,084.32, 376,702.01 and 170,932.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,084.32, 376,702.01 and 170,932.44 is: 235,790.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,084.32 : 376,702.01 = 170,932.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,084.32/376,702.01 = 170,932.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,084.32x = 376,702.01 × 170,932.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,084.32x = 64,390,593,722.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,390,593,722.20/273,084.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,790.15

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