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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,946.32, 375,339.86 and 173,766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,946.32, 375,339.86 and 173,766.76 is: 239,832.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,946.32 : 375,339.86 = 173,766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,946.32/375,339.86 = 173,766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,946.32x = 375,339.86 × 173,766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,946.32x = 65,221,591,371.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,221,591,371.05/271,946.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,832.59

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