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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,592.72, 377,564.34 and 171,622.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,592.72, 377,564.34 and 171,622.50 is: 236,843.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,592.72 : 377,564.34 = 171,622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,592.72/377,564.34 = 171,622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,592.72x = 377,564.34 × 171,622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,592.72x = 64,798,534,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,798,534,053.83/273,592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,843.05

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