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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,977.19, 378,329.04 and 172,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,977.19, 378,329.04 and 172,179 is: 237,758.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,977.19 : 378,329.04 = 172,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,977.19/378,329.04 = 172,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,977.19x = 378,329.04 × 172,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,977.19x = 65,140,315,778.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,140,315,778.16/273,977.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,758.17

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