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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,597.06, 377,570.33 and 171,626.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,597.06, 377,570.33 and 171,626.83 is: 236,849.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,597.06 : 377,570.33 = 171,626.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,597.06/377,570.33 = 171,626.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,597.06x = 377,570.33 × 171,626.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,597.06x = 64,801,197,681.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,801,197,681.49/273,597.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,849.02

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