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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,596.06, 377,568.90 and 171,625.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,596.06, 377,568.90 and 171,625.82 is: 236,847.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,596.06 : 377,568.90 = 171,625.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,596.06/377,568.90 = 171,625.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,596.06x = 377,568.90 × 171,625.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,596.06x = 64,800,570,181.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,800,570,181.15/273,596.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,847.60

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