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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,328.22, 377,076.68 and 171,284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,328.22, 377,076.68 and 171,284.24 is: 236,299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,328.22 : 377,076.68 = 171,284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,328.22/377,076.68 = 171,284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,328.22x = 377,076.68 × 171,284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,328.22x = 64,587,292,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,587,292,555.52/273,328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,299.39

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