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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,332.22, 377,082.18 and 171,288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,332.22, 377,082.18 and 171,288.24 is: 236,304.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,332.22 : 377,082.18 = 171,288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,332.22/377,082.18 = 171,288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,332.22x = 377,082.18 × 171,288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,332.22x = 64,589,742,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,589,742,947.56/273,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,304.90

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