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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,092.63, 376,713.47 and 170,940.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,092.63, 376,713.47 and 170,940.76 is: 235,801.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,092.63 : 376,713.47 = 170,940.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,092.63/376,713.47 = 170,940.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,092.63x = 376,713.47 × 170,940.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,092.63x = 64,395,686,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,395,686,864.04/273,092.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,801.63

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