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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,581.49, 377,548.81 and 171,611.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,581.49, 377,548.81 and 171,611.25 is: 236,827.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,581.49 : 377,548.81 = 171,611.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,581.49/377,548.81 = 171,611.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,581.49x = 377,548.81 × 171,611.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,581.49x = 64,791,623,220.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,791,623,220.11/273,581.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,827.51

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