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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,397.56, 377,525.96 and 171,599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,397.56, 377,525.96 and 171,599.44 is: 236,956.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,397.56 : 377,525.96 = 171,599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,397.56/377,525.96 = 171,599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,397.56x = 377,525.96 × 171,599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,397.56x = 64,783,243,321.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,783,243,321.46/273,397.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,956.19

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