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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,600.06, 377,574.42 and 171,629.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,600.06, 377,574.42 and 171,629.82 is: 236,853.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,600.06 : 377,574.42 = 171,629.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,600.06/377,574.42 = 171,629.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,600.06x = 377,574.42 × 171,629.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,600.06x = 64,803,029,741.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,803,029,741.20/273,600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,853.13

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