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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,093.63, 376,714.85 and 170,941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,093.63, 376,714.85 and 170,941.76 is: 235,803.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,093.63 : 376,714.85 = 170,941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,093.63/376,714.85 = 170,941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,093.63x = 376,714.85 × 170,941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,093.63x = 64,396,299,477.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,396,299,477.14/273,093.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,803.01

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