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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,571.16, 377,518.35 and 171,651.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,571.16, 377,518.35 and 171,651.56 is: 236,872.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,571.16 : 377,518.35 = 171,651.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,571.16/377,518.35 = 171,651.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,571.16x = 377,518.35 × 171,651.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,571.16x = 64,801,613,706.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,801,613,706.13/273,571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,872.97

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