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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,813.13, 376,719.93 and 171,013.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,813.13, 376,719.93 and 171,013.41 is: 236,147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,813.13 : 376,719.93 = 171,013.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,813.13/376,719.93 = 171,013.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,813.13x = 376,719.93 × 171,013.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,813.13x = 64,424,159,844.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,424,159,844.26/272,813.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,147.58

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