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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,851.20, 377,712.48 and 173,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,851.20, 377,712.48 and 173,152 is: 238,821.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,851.20 : 377,712.48 = 173,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,851.20/377,712.48 = 173,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,851.20x = 377,712.48 × 173,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,851.20x = 65,401,671,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,401,671,336.96/273,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,821.93

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