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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,317.73, 376,932.89 and 171,354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,317.73, 376,932.89 and 171,354.32 is: 236,314.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,317.73 : 376,932.89 = 171,354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,317.73/376,932.89 = 171,354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,317.73x = 376,932.89 × 171,354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,317.73x = 64,589,076,310.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,589,076,310.15/273,317.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,314.99

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