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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,155.38, 379,553.54 and 173,019.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,155.38, 379,553.54 and 173,019.15 is: 238,665.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,155.38 : 379,553.54 = 173,019.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,155.38/379,553.54 = 173,019.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,155.38x = 379,553.54 × 173,019.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,155.38x = 65,670,030,005.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,670,030,005.20/275,155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,665.26

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