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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,592.28, 377,563.73 and 171,622.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,592.28, 377,563.73 and 171,622.04 is: 236,842.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,592.28 : 377,563.73 = 171,622.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,592.28/377,563.73 = 171,622.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,592.28x = 377,563.73 × 171,622.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,592.28x = 64,798,257,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,798,257,915.85/273,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,842.42

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