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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,090.84, 376,710.96 and 170,938.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,090.84, 376,710.96 and 170,938.96 is: 235,799.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,090.84 : 376,710.96 = 170,938.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,090.84/376,710.96 = 170,938.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,090.84x = 376,710.96 × 170,938.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,090.84x = 64,394,579,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,394,579,723.00/273,090.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,799.12

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