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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,714.13, 377,594.35 and 171,688.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,714.13, 377,594.35 and 171,688.42 is: 236,847.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,714.13 : 377,594.35 = 171,688.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,714.13/377,594.35 = 171,688.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,714.13x = 377,594.35 × 171,688.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,714.13x = 64,828,577,352.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,828,577,352.43/273,714.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,847.76

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