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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,592.96, 377,564.68 and 171,622.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,592.96, 377,564.68 and 171,622.76 is: 236,843.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,592.96 : 377,564.68 = 171,622.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,592.96/377,564.68 = 171,622.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,592.96x = 377,564.68 × 171,622.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,592.96x = 64,798,692,460.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,798,692,460.12/273,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,843.42

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