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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,622.95, 377,606.04 and 171,652.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,622.95, 377,606.04 and 171,652.71 is: 236,884.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,622.95 : 377,606.04 = 171,652.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,622.95/377,606.04 = 171,652.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,622.95x = 377,606.04 × 171,652.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,622.95x = 64,817,100,078.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,817,100,078.37/273,622.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,884.74

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