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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,562.83, 377,523.09 and 171,592.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,562.83, 377,523.09 and 171,592.61 is: 236,801.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,562.83 : 377,523.09 = 171,592.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,562.83/377,523.09 = 171,592.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,562.83x = 377,523.09 × 171,592.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,562.83x = 64,780,170,460.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,780,170,460.75/273,562.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,801.80

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