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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,570.66, 377,517.66 and 171,651.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,570.66, 377,517.66 and 171,651.06 is: 236,872.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,570.66 : 377,517.66 = 171,651.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,570.66/377,517.66 = 171,651.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,570.66x = 377,517.66 × 171,651.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,570.66x = 64,801,306,507.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,801,306,507.72/273,570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,872.28

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