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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,575.97, 377,524.94 and 171,656.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,575.97, 377,524.94 and 171,656.37 is: 236,879.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,575.97 : 377,524.94 = 171,656.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,575.97/377,524.94 = 171,656.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,575.97x = 377,524.94 × 171,656.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,575.97x = 64,804,559,926.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,804,559,926.59/273,575.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,879.58

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