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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,937.44, 375,327.33 and 173,757.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,937.44, 375,327.33 and 173,757.88 is: 239,820.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,937.44 : 375,327.33 = 173,757.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,937.44/375,327.33 = 173,757.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,937.44x = 375,327.33 × 173,757.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,937.44x = 65,216,081,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,216,081,166.86/271,937.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,820.16

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