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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,598.06, 377,571.71 and 171,627.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,598.06, 377,571.71 and 171,627.83 is: 236,850.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,598.06 : 377,571.71 = 171,627.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,598.06/377,571.71 = 171,627.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,598.06x = 377,571.71 × 171,627.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,598.06x = 64,801,813,256.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,801,813,256.69/273,598.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,850.41

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