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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,594.48, 377,566.56 and 171,624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,594.48, 377,566.56 and 171,624.24 is: 236,845.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,594.48 : 377,566.56 = 171,624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,594.48/377,566.56 = 171,624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,594.48x = 377,566.56 × 171,624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,594.48x = 64,799,573,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,799,573,909.41/273,594.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,845.33

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