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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,312.44, 377,408.60 and 171,514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,312.44, 377,408.60 and 171,514.44 is: 236,838.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,312.44 : 377,408.60 = 171,514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,312.44/377,408.60 = 171,514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,312.44x = 377,408.60 × 171,514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,312.44x = 64,731,024,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,731,024,680.18/273,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,838.93

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