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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,591.96, 377,563.30 and 171,621.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,591.96, 377,563.30 and 171,621.76 is: 236,842.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,591.96 : 377,563.30 = 171,621.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,591.96/377,563.30 = 171,621.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,591.96x = 377,563.30 × 171,621.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,591.96x = 64,798,078,057.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,798,078,057.41/273,591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,842.04

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