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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,092.38, 376,713.13 and 170,940.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,092.38, 376,713.13 and 170,940.51 is: 235,801.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,092.38 : 376,713.13 = 170,940.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,092.38/376,713.13 = 170,940.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,092.38x = 376,713.13 × 170,940.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,092.38x = 64,395,534,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,395,534,565.90/273,092.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,801.29

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