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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,869.06, 383,466.51 and 170,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,869.06, 383,466.51 and 170,377.20 is: 235,124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,869.06 : 383,466.51 = 170,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,869.06/383,466.51 = 170,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,869.06x = 383,466.51 × 170,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,869.06x = 65,333,950,267.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,333,950,267.57/277,869.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,124.96

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