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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,315.15, 377,350.52 and 171,480.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,315.15, 377,350.52 and 171,480.33 is: 236,753.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,315.15 : 377,350.52 = 171,480.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,315.15/377,350.52 = 171,480.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,315.15x = 377,350.52 × 171,480.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,315.15x = 64,708,190,837.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,708,190,837.87/273,315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,753.03

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