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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,195.99, 374,291.89 and 173,121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,195.99, 374,291.89 and 173,121.59 is: 238,934.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,195.99 : 374,291.89 = 173,121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,195.99/374,291.89 = 173,121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,195.99x = 374,291.89 × 173,121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,195.99x = 64,798,007,623.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,798,007,623.83/271,195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,934.24

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