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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,190.04, 377,240.19 and 171,390.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,190.04, 377,240.19 and 171,390.50 is: 236,668.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,190.04 : 377,240.19 = 171,390.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,190.04/377,240.19 = 171,390.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,190.04x = 377,240.19 × 171,390.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,190.04x = 64,655,383,927.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,655,383,927.24/273,190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,668.16

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