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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,093.38, 376,714.51 and 170,941.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,093.38, 376,714.51 and 170,941.51 is: 235,802.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,093.38 : 376,714.51 = 170,941.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,093.38/376,714.51 = 170,941.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,093.38x = 376,714.51 × 170,941.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,093.38x = 64,396,147,178.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,396,147,178.31/273,093.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,802.67

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