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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,700.72, 377,575.93 and 171,675.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,700.72, 377,575.93 and 171,675.10 is: 236,829.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,700.72 : 377,575.93 = 171,675.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,700.72/377,575.93 = 171,675.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,700.72x = 377,575.93 × 171,675.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,700.72x = 64,820,384,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,820,384,103.04/273,700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,829.42

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