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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,565.83, 377,527.23 and 171,595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,565.83, 377,527.23 and 171,595.62 is: 236,805.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,565.83 : 377,527.23 = 171,595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,565.83/377,527.23 = 171,595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,565.83x = 377,527.23 × 171,595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,565.83x = 64,782,019,098.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,782,019,098.73/273,565.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,805.96

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