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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,610.83, 377,589.30 and 171,640.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,610.83, 377,589.30 and 171,640.59 is: 236,868.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,610.83 : 377,589.30 = 171,640.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,610.83/377,589.30 = 171,640.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,610.83x = 377,589.30 × 171,640.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,610.83x = 64,809,650,229.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,809,650,229.69/273,610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,868.00

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