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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,824.23, 376,735.62 and 171,025.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,824.23, 376,735.62 and 171,025.14 is: 236,164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,824.23 : 376,735.62 = 171,025.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,824.23/376,735.62 = 171,025.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,824.23x = 376,735.62 × 171,025.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,824.23x = 64,431,262,153.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,431,262,153.49/272,824.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,164.00

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