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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,331.22, 377,080.82 and 171,287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,331.22, 377,080.82 and 171,287.24 is: 236,303.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,331.22 : 377,080.82 = 171,287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,331.22/377,080.82 = 171,287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,331.22x = 377,080.82 × 171,287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,331.22x = 64,589,132,914.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,589,132,914.74/273,331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,303.53

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