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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,310.44, 377,405.84 and 171,512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,310.44, 377,405.84 and 171,512.44 is: 236,836.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,310.44 : 377,405.84 = 171,512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,310.44/377,405.84 = 171,512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,310.44x = 377,405.84 × 171,512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,310.44x = 64,729,796,488.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,729,796,488.65/273,310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,836.17

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