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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,676.31, 375,168.56 and 175,049.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,676.31, 375,168.56 and 175,049.79 is: 241,733.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,676.31 : 375,168.56 = 175,049.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,676.31/375,168.56 = 175,049.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,676.31x = 375,168.56 × 175,049.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,676.31x = 65,673,176,767.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,673,176,767.35/271,676.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,733.17

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