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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,577.97, 377,527.69 and 171,658.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,577.97, 377,527.69 and 171,658.37 is: 236,882.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,577.97 : 377,527.69 = 171,658.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,577.97/377,527.69 = 171,658.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,577.97x = 377,527.69 × 171,658.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,577.97x = 64,805,787,895.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,805,787,895.27/273,577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,882.33

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