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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,964.27, 377,825.90 and 171,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,964.27, 377,825.90 and 171,999.24 is: 237,205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,964.27 : 377,825.90 = 171,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,964.27/377,825.90 = 171,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,964.27x = 377,825.90 × 171,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,964.27x = 64,985,765,763.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,985,765,763.19/273,964.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,205.26

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