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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,823.23, 376,734.24 and 171,024.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,823.23, 376,734.24 and 171,024.14 is: 236,162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,823.23 : 376,734.24 = 171,024.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,823.23/376,734.24 = 171,024.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,823.23x = 376,734.24 × 171,024.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,823.23x = 64,430,647,520.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,430,647,520.88/272,823.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,162.62

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