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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,458.96, 377,348.76 and 171,451.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,458.96, 377,348.76 and 171,451.82 is: 236,588.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,458.96 : 377,348.76 = 171,451.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,458.96/377,348.76 = 171,451.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,458.96x = 377,348.76 × 171,451.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,458.96x = 64,697,131,676.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,697,131,676.74/273,458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,588.09

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