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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,907.46, 383,519.40 and 170,536.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,907.46, 383,519.40 and 170,536.83 is: 235,345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,907.46 : 383,519.40 = 170,536.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,907.46/383,519.40 = 170,536.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,907.46x = 383,519.40 × 170,536.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,907.46x = 65,404,182,719.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,404,182,719.50/277,907.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,345.19

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