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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,958.27, 377,817.60 and 171,993.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,958.27, 377,817.60 and 171,993.24 is: 237,196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,958.27 : 377,817.60 = 171,993.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,958.27/377,817.60 = 171,993.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,958.27x = 377,817.60 × 171,993.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,958.27x = 64,982,073,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,982,073,153.02/273,958.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,196.98

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