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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,588.96, 377,559.16 and 171,618.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,588.96, 377,559.16 and 171,618.76 is: 236,837.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,588.96 : 377,559.16 = 171,618.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,588.96/377,559.16 = 171,618.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,588.96x = 377,559.16 × 171,618.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,588.96x = 64,796,234,865.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,796,234,865.84/273,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,837.90

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