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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,399.56, 377,528.72 and 171,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,399.56, 377,528.72 and 171,601.44 is: 236,958.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,399.56 : 377,528.72 = 171,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,399.56/377,528.72 = 171,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,399.56x = 377,528.72 × 171,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,399.56x = 64,784,471,993.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,784,471,993.36/273,399.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,958.95

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