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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,563.83, 377,524.47 and 171,593.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,563.83, 377,524.47 and 171,593.61 is: 236,803.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,563.83 : 377,524.47 = 171,593.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,563.83/377,524.47 = 171,593.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,563.83x = 377,524.47 × 171,593.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,563.83x = 64,780,786,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,780,786,670.64/273,563.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,803.19

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