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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,936.94, 375,326.64 and 173,757.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,936.94, 375,326.64 and 173,757.38 is: 239,819.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,936.94 : 375,326.64 = 173,757.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,936.94/375,326.64 = 173,757.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,936.94x = 375,326.64 × 173,757.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,936.94x = 65,215,773,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,215,773,610.60/271,936.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,819.47

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