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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,437.73, 377,243.40 and 171,467.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,437.73, 377,243.40 and 171,467.46 is: 236,561.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,437.73 : 377,243.40 = 171,467.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,437.73/377,243.40 = 171,467.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,437.73x = 377,243.40 × 171,467.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,437.73x = 64,684,967,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,684,967,599.76/273,437.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,561.97

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